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 …
Year: 2023
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 …
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, …
Investing for the Future
The transition to college is filled with uncertainty and excitement. Students navigate their new environment, while simultaneously creating a foundation for their future. It’s a stressful process for many individuals involving moving to a new …
A (Re)Learned History
As it celebrates its 35th anniversary on campus, the Asian American Studies Program rediscovers its own rich history. Last fall’s wildly successful Sifting & Reckoning exhibit resonated with most individuals who visited the Chazen Museum of Art …
University of Wisconsin International Division dean named
Frances Vavrus has been named vice provost and dean of the International Division at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. She joined the University of Minnesota Twin Cities in 2008 and is a professor and associate chair …
Message from the dean: Exploring global connections
This past month afforded the opportunity the International Division, together with other UW–Madison colleagues, to explore new international engagements for the university while reinvigorating existing connections. As part of a small delegation of UW–Madison staff, …
UW–Madison students claim first place in the International Collegiate Programming Contest (ICPC)
Debug with a Cout, a team of extraordinary students from the computer sciences department, placed first in the regional round of the 2023 International Collegiate Programming Contest (ICPC). Undergraduates Joseph Cai and Boying Li, as …
Preventing the Next Pandemic
Viruses are everywhere: from the air we breathe to the pets and wildlife around us. But where some see only a potential threat to human health, Jennifer Golden sees the possibility of scientific breakthroughs. Golden, an associate …