ISS offers numerous programs, events, and trips designed for international students that are well-attended and enjoyed by students and staff alike. From shopping trips, social events, and field trips, ISS caters to all students to make them feel comfortable and at home.

Eric, a history major with a minor in art history, grew up in Tucson, Arizona, but his passion for history and art led him far beyond the desert landscapes of his hometown. Recently, Eric spent a semester studying abroad in Rome, Italy. His time in Rome was not just an academic pursuit; it was a journey of personal growth, cultural immersion, and unforgettable experiences.

In July 2024, the Global Health Institute (GHI) at the Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health (MEZCOPH) proudly hosted nine students from the nursing, physiotherapy, and medicine programs across various campuses of the Universidad del Valle de México (UVM).

The Arizona Board of Regents has appointed Suresh Garimella as the 23rd president of the University of Arizona.

With the start of the new semester near, University of Arizona International Student Services proudly reintroduces "Culture Shocked," a podcast designed to help international students navigate the challenges and rewards of living in a multicultural society.

Dean of the Amrita School of Biotechnology Dr. Bipin Nair recently visited Arizona to discuss the future of a dual degree Master of Science (MS) in Immunobiology. This initiative aims to provide students with a comprehensive education that bridges cutting-edge biotechnology and immunobiology fields.

In May 2024, Dr. Priscilla Magrath and MPH student Lady Dorothy Elli, both from the Zuckerman College of Public Health at the University of Arizona, visited two of our partner universities in Indonesia, the Universitas Indonesia (UI) in Jakarta and the Universitas Jenderal Soedirman (UNSOED) in Central Java, to build on our existing partnerships.

The University of Arizona International (AZI) celebrated a significant milestone in June with a series of dual degree graduation ceremonies in China. A delegation from Arizona traveled to attend the ceremonies at Sias University in Zhengzhou, Northwest Agriculture and Forestry University (NWAFU) in Xi’an, and Ocean University of China (OUC) in Qingdao.

Ky Goes Global Blog Entry: Experiencing cultural immersion has easily been one of the best experiences of my entire life, but there are undoubtedly still some challenges when adapting to a new culture and important considerations to ensure you are respecting your host culture.