The UW–Madison community was saddened by the passing of Marguerite Jacqmin Soffa (October 27, 1924–May 30, 2023), a stalwart supporter of the university and champion for human rights. Mrs. Soffa met her husband, J. Jobe …
Month: May 2023
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, …
Megan (Arendt) Manning creates impact through cause-based communications
UW–Madison alumna Megan (Arendt) Manning ’10 is working as associate communications director for Action on Smoking & Health (ASH)—a D.C. based nonprofit implementing legal and policy measures to end the global tobacco epidemic. International issues have long been an area of high interest for Manning, who is originally from Kenosha. She participated in Model UN in high school (representing Rwanda) before enrolling at UW–Madison, where she double majored in international studies and political science with a certificate in African Studies.
Literary Conference to Bring Major Figures From Asia to Madison
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 5/3/2023 CONTACT: Anatoly Detwyler, detwyler@wisc.edu LITERARY CONFERENCE TO BRING MAJOR FIGURES FROM ASIA TO MADISON MADISON—Leading artists, poets, writers, and translators from India, China, and North America will gather in Madison …
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 …
Spring 2023 Wisconsin International Scholar graduates share their experiences and aspirations
The Wisconsin International Scholars (WISc) Program is an undergraduate honors enrichment program that students enroll in before they begin their freshman year at UW–Madison. The program supports students from all majors who wish to add an international …
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, …
Message from the dean: Celebrating spring 2023 graduates
Congratulations to all Badgers who are graduating from the University of Wisconsin–Madison! There are many outstanding Badgers who will be receiving degrees, each with their own unique stories and accomplishments. I would like to highlight …
The Drive to Give Back
Ph.D. student Siddharth Raj Gupta (Sid) grew up in Rampur, India. From a young age, Sid was extremely driven and dedicated to working hard to achieve his goals. This drive continued into his adult years, …