University of Wisconsin–Madison
Hosted annually by the Institute for Regional and International Studies Center for South Asia, the 54th Annual Conference on South Asia brought a community of researchers, students, and practitioners from around the globe to downtown Madison. Built around the theme “Transcending Borders and Nationalism: South Asia As Cultures, Histories, and Topography,” the four-day program offered …
What if we could train our immune system to detect and fight cancer through vaccination? That is the question behind Ichwaku Rastogi’s work at UW–Madison, where he studies vaccines designed to trigger the immune system to respond to prostate cancer. As a scientist in the McNeel Lab, led by oncologist Dr. Douglas McNeel, Rastogi works …
There are few signs of autumn as definitive as the golden leaves on Picnic Point, the red pullovers of pedestrians on State Street, and the pink flamingos sunning themselves on Bascom Hill! Fill the Hill is an annual fall event where supporters give to designated funds and, in return, receive a flamingo to place on …
Before Yung Hae Chun had a piano, she had a piece of paper. Her mother drew a keyboard across it so her young daughter could practice even when no instrument was available. In the years following the Korean War, a piano was a rarity where Chun lived. She recalled an entire city having one or …
From classroom stories in local libraries to policy discussions at the heart of campus, International Education Week (IEW) at UW–Madison was a celebration of the Wisconsin Idea without borders. With more than 20 events spanning academic departments, student services, and public venues, the week highlighted how international education strengthens our broader Madison community, connects local …
The University of Wisconsin–Madison is aware of the White House’s September 25 announcement of an $810 million “pocket rescissions” package that affects $70 million in funds that Congress had appropriated for International and Foreign Language Education (IFLE) programs. IFLE has historically funded Title VI grants that supported the National Resource Centers (NRCs) in the UW–Madison …
At the end of Ella Logterman’s first day in South Korea, she texted her parents to say she wanted to live there. Logterman, a UW–Madison Korean language and culture studies major from Delavan, Wisconsin, developed an interest in Korea through its media and later became increasingly drawn to its language and culture. Logterman knew that …
A delegation of leaders from the German state of Hessen visited Wisconsin Aug. 24–26 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the sister-state partnership between Wisconsin and Hessen and to explore new opportunities for academic and research collaboration. Timon Gremmels, minister of the Hessen Ministry of Science and Research, Arts and Culture (HMWK), led the delegation. …
Not all dairy is made equal. Dairy lovers in Wisconsin know this best of all. But even among the most critical connoisseurs, Pratishtha Verma stands out. She has spent much of her career figuring out what makes a dairy product great and how they can be made even better. That work has taken Verma into …
On September 1, the University of Wisconsin–Madison launched Global, Together—a 5-year strategic internationalization framework designed to guide international engagement. The framework reflects input from campus leaders and stakeholders and offers a roadmap for growing opportunities across campus and beyond. The framework’s four pillar goals aim to enhance student opportunities, develop innovative partnerships, expand global outreach …