Connect locally while engaging globally
The Institute for International Business (IIB) is a partnership between the John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center and the Tippie College of Business. IIB is dedicated to advancing knowledge and international skills in business and educational communities. In addition, IIB works to promote entrepreneurship as a tool to empower people in developing countries and frontier markets while also providing Iowa students with cross-cultural and international business skills. In so doing, IIB is strengthening links between the University of Iowa, Iowa communities, and the world.
Mandela Washington Fellowship Program
The University of Iowa is proud to announce its selection for the 9th year as an Institute Partner for the 2025 Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders.
Beginning in mid-June, the University of Iowa will host 25 of Africa's emerging Business leaders for a six-week Leadership Institute, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State. The Mandela Washington Fellowship, the flagship program of the Young African Leaders Initiative, builds skills through academic coursework, leadership training, mentoring, and networking. Fellows enrich local U.S. communities while sharing best practices.
Visit the Mandela Washington Fellowship website to learn more about this year's cohort.
IIB News
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