The International Division advances international education, promotes global research partnerships, and builds inclusive excellence through the engagement of students, staff, faculty, and alumni from around the world. Through our work, we lead campus internationalization efforts that promote the Wisconsin Idea at home and abroad and ensure the university’s pre-eminence as a global leader in public education.
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How Boren Scholarships Launch Careers in U.S. National Security
What if your study abroad experience could not only expand your global outlook, but also introduce a career dedicated to U.S. national security and public service? For several cohorts of UW–Madison students, the Boren Awards make that a reality.
Meet Our 2025 International Division Pre-Dissertation Scholars
The International Division Pre-Dissertation Travel Scholarships support overseas travel to potential field research sites for doctoral students. This year, the International Division is proud to support eight outstanding PhD candidates who embody the spirit of this award.
International community updates
Resources on immigration issues
Updates on SEVIS terminations, April 28, 2025
Chancellor Mnookin shares end-of-semester federal updates, April 22, 2025
Letter to campus leaders on support for the international community, April 11, 2025
Update on federal immigration enforcement, April 7, 2025
Message from Dean Vavrus to the UW international community, April 2, 2025
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Meet Our 2025 International Division Pre-Dissertation Scholars
The International Division Pre-Dissertation Travel Scholarships support overseas travel to potential field research sites for doctoral students. The impact of these scholarships is significant, enabling groundbreaking research and fostering global leadership.
UW–Madison Graduate Scholars Receive 2025 IRIS Fieldwork Awards
The Institute for Regional and International Studies (IRIS) Graduate Student Summer Fieldwork Award offers financial support for UW–Madison graduate students across all disciplines and career stages. This award enables them to conduct critical field research or other …
How Boren Scholarships Launch Careers in U.S. National Security
What if your study abroad experience could not only expand your global outlook, but also introduce a career dedicated to U.S. national security and public service? For several cohorts of UW–Madison students, the Boren Awards make that …
Spring 2025: Semester in Review
From campus conversations to experiences abroad, the spring 2025 semester showcased the many ways UW–Madison students, scholars, and partners engaged with the world. As the semester wraps up, we’re highlighting some of the International Division’s …
A Legacy in LACIS: Reflecting on the Influential Career of Alberto Vargas
The University of Wisconsin–Madison community and the Latin American, Caribbean, and Iberian Studies (LACIS) Program are preparing to bid farewell to Alberto Vargas, a cornerstone figure on campus.
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- June 27"AI and Society: Community Impacts and New Directions"Interactive Two-Day Workshop for Educators, Community Organizations, and Local BusinessesAll day, Concourse Hotel, Madison, WI
- June 28"AI and Society: Community Impacts and New Directions"Interactive Two-Day Workshop for Educators, Community Organizations, and Local BusinessesAll day, Concourse Hotel, Madison, WI
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