Hiromi Naka recently arrived in Madison on a two-year mission to highlight the existing ties between Wisconsin and Japan, to develop new connections and networks, and to raise awareness about her country. Naka, a K-12 …
Month: September 2013
2,600 students explore opportunities at Study Abroad Fair
An estimated 2,600 students came to the 2013 Study Abroad Fair on September 18, at Union South, to explore the multitude of programs and locations offered through the University of Wisconsin–Madison and other providers. Organized …
International students contribute to U.S., Wisconsin economies
Nearly 765,000 international students studied at universities and colleges across the United States in 2011-12, bringing incalculable academic and cultural value to the local institutions and communities where they lived. But the benefits of attracting …
Worldwide Universities Network (WUN) offers research grants
University of Wisconsin–Madison faculty and academic staff are invited to apply for grants of up to £15,000 (average £10,000) offered through the Worldwide Universities Network (WUN) to launch longer-term research collaborations within the WUN Global …
Luckey’s Peace Corps journey leads back to UW–Madison, into role of recruiter
When telling his personal story, Eric Luckey leaves no doubt about his enthusiasm for the outdoors. Luckey, who grew up in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, often spends his free time hiking in the Driftless Area of …