Dear International Students, Scholars, Faculty, and Staff, As you are likely already aware, during recent weeks, a number of international students and scholars around the United States have been detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs …
Year: 2025
IRIS Supports Libraries and K-12 Schools Across Wisconsin
The Institute for Regional and International Studies (IRIS) at UW–Madison stands at the forefront of cultural competency and outreach, directly affecting the lives of thousands of K-12 students, educators, and community members across Wisconsin. UW–Madison’s …
High School Students Attend 53rd Annual Model United Nations Conference
Last week, the 53rd Session of the Wisconsin High School Model United Nations Conference (WHSMUN) convened at UW–Madison for the annual two day event. Co-sponsored by the IRIS NRC, the conference featured newly introduced committees, …
Message from the Dean–March 2025
There are many rewarding aspects of being the vice provost and dean of the International Division, and one of my favorites is learning about the talents of our team that extend beyond the workplace. Throughout …
Wisconsin High Schoolers Explore Global Languages at UW–Madison
UW–Madison’s Union South buzzed with linguistic energy on March 5, 2025, as over 450 of high school students from across Wisconsin attended the annual Languages of the World Day. Through introductory lessons and hands-on workshops …
Beyond Words: WISLI’s Unique Approach to Language Instruction
Eight weeks: that’s all it takes to ignite your language skills at the Wisconsin Intensive Summer Language Institutes (WISLI) at UW–Madison. WISLI offers a unique approach to language instruction due to its intensive environment that …
RISE: Exploring Possibilities for Global Research on Climate Change and Health
The event, co-sponsored by IRIS NRC, gathered students from multiple academic disciplines across campus to explore issues through a global lens. Speakers addressed the key intersections between climate change and health, with presentations focusing on …
Big Ideas, Short Stories: Two UW–Madison International Students Shine in 3MT Competition
From the health of Wisconsin’s dairy cows to improving the insurance claims process for victims of natural disasters, two UW–Madison international students, finalists of the 2025 Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition, showed how big ideas …
UW–Madison is a Top Producer of Fulbright U.S. Students and Scholars for 2024-2025
The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs recognized the University of Wisconsin–Madison for being one of the colleges and universities with the highest number of students, faculty, and administrators selected for the Fulbright U.S. …
K-14 Workshop Presents Legacy of Empire in France and Russia
The Center for European Studies and Center for Russia, East Europe, and Central Asia recently hosted an in-person professional development workshop for educators. The day-long workshop provided participating educators with the opportunity to hear cutting-edge …