The fall semester is off to a great start with students, faculty, and staff returning to campus and filling Bascom Hill with the sounds of delight at seeing friends again after the summer break and …
Year: 2025
Badgers Explore Singapore, Ghana, and Washington, D.C. Through the Global Gateway Initiative
The University of Wisconsin–Madison’s Global Gateway Initiative has been offering students one-of-a-kind study abroad opportunities for over a decade. Since its start in China in 2014, the faculty-led program has expanded to multiple locations, including …
Fischer Retires After Nearly 30 Years of Service in Global Higher Education
Maj Fischer, Assistant Dean for International Strategy and Partnerships, retired from the University of Wisconsin-Madison on September 19, leaving behind a legacy of creating connections during an almost 30-year career in higher education.
A New Direction for the Wisconsin International Scholars Program
The Wisconsin International Scholars (WISc) program is excited to announce a new faculty fellows model expected to enrich the WISc student experience by connecting them with faculty, including teaching professors, who are committed to global …
UW–Madison’s Popkewitz shares expertise with international audiences
UW–Madison’s Thomas Popkewitz, a professor in the School of Education’s Department of Curriculum and Instruction, continues to share his scholarship with colleagues around the world. Popkewitz is an internationally recognized researcher with six honorary doctorates …
Talking Politics: Elohim Monard on Launching “Conversando de Política”
At a moment when politics often feels polarized and overwhelming, PhD candidate Elohim Monard is creating space for thoughtful dialogue. His new podcast, Conversando de Política, highlights the voices of political communication scholars from around …
Adapted Fitness hosts Irish disability advocates sharing message of joy and inclusion
A son-and-father duo from Ireland, better known as “Fionnathan,” shared a powerful message of inclusion with UW–Madison’s Adapted Fitness community last month.
Honoring Jolanda Vanderwal Taylor’s 21 Years of Service to the WISc Program
For over two decades, Jolanda Vanderwal Taylor has been a foundational pillar of the Wisconsin International Scholars (WISc) Program, which cultivates a small cohort of undergraduates with mentorship, language study, unique course opportunities, and study …
Focus on new faculty: Sébastien Philippe aims to reduce the risk of nuclear war
Early in his academic career, Sébastien Philippe realized the potential for his work to have a major societal impact. His research on the consequences of French nuclear weapon testing in the South Pacific led to him co-authoring …
WISLI Celebrates Successful Summer with Expanded Scholarships and Student Engagement
This summer, the Wisconsin Intensive Summer Language Institutes (WISLI) concluded a season of remarkable growth and renewed commitment to language education. Offering high-quality and proficiency-driven language courses, the program welcomed more than 200 students across …