Globally engaged—on campus and around the world
6,773
International students enrolled at UW–Madison in AY 26-27
3,341
Students participated in programs offered by IAP in AY 25-26
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Regional studies centers at UW
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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UW–Madison Professor Francis Halzen Named 2026 Nobel Laureate in Physics
Francis Halzen, a University of Wisconsin–Madison professor of physics, was named the recipient of the Nobel Prize in physics at the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences in Stockholm, Sweden. The prize was conferred for Halzen’s contributions to our understanding of the astrophysical particles known as neutrinos, produced by the universe’s most energetic events.
The Wisconsin Idea Volunteers for the Peace Corps
Released as part of International Education Week, this new Peace Corps feature highlights how the Wisconsin Idea reaches across the globe. Since the Peace Corps was established in 1961, more than 3,300 UW alumni have volunteered in communities around the world, making UW–Madison one of the nation’s leading volunteer-producing universities.
Highlights From the 54th Annual Conference on 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 conference offered a full schedule of symposia, panel talks, and musical performances.
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Highlights From the 54th Annual Conference on South Asia
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…
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Ichwaku Rastogi’s Search for New Cancer Treatments
What if we could train our immune system to detect and fight cancer through vaccination? What if we train our immune system to detect and fight cancer through vaccinationThat is the question…
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Message From the Dean—October 2026
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!…
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Love and thanks: Yung Hae Chun’s lifelong pursuit of the piano
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.…
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Recapping International Education Week 2026 at UW–Madison
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…
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November 13Center for Southeast Asian Studies Friday Forum: Jamie EdmondsChasing Blessings: Sensory Islam and Ontologies of Presence in Southeast Asia12:00 PM
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