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 …
Student Profile – Corey Black
Madison, Malawi, Beijing, Washington, DC. Corey Black’s journey to the iSchool has been a bit of an adventure. After graduating with degrees in Afro-American studies and English literature, it was time to leave the familiarity …
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
Editor’s note: As of September 1, 2023, Silpa-archa has assumed a new position as Minister of Social Development and Human Security under the coalition government of Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin. Varawut Silpa-archa was born with …
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 …
Mitigating Wildlife Conflict in Botswana
From the age of three, Nelson Institute environment and resources PhD student Gabi Fleury wanted to travel to Africa and be a conservationist. Fleury, who uses they/them pronouns, has a passion for human-wildlife conflict mitigation that’s evident …