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A born leader: UW–Madison alumnus Varawut “Top” Silpa-archa builds on legacy of public service in Thailand

Varawut Silpa-archa was born with great expectations. The son of Thailand Prime Minister Banharn Silpa-archa, he grew up in a world of leadership and politics. Both his mother and father saw great things for Varawut, with his mother even nicknaming him “Top” as a young boy, because she wanted him to be at the top of everything. It is a name that has continued to suit him for decades as he works to better Thailand and the global community.

Peace Corps ranks UW–Madison as a top volunteer-producing school

The University of Wisconsin–Madison has been recognized on the Peace Corps list of historically top volunteer-producing colleges and universities. Since 2003, UW–Madison has ranked No. 2 among the top 25 schools. Additionally, in 2020, the state of Wisconsin ranked No. 19 among all states and territories with the highest number of Peace Corps volunteers since 1961.

UW–Madison senior and ROTC Air Force cadet receives inaugural fellowship

University of Wisconsin–Madison senior Mary Moczulewski will join the first class of recipients for the Iris Burton Bulls ROTC Fellowship Program for her work with Project Global Officer (GO). Sponsored by the Defense Language and National Security Education Office, Project GO, aims to improve language and intercultural skills for future military officers.

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