There are few signs of autumn as definitive as the golden leaves on Picnic Point, the red pullovers of pedestrians on State Street, and the pink flamingos sunning themselves on Bascom Hill! Fill the Hill …
Year: 2026
Love and thanks: Yung Hae Chun’s lifelong pursuit of the piano
Before Yung Hae Chun had a piano, she had a piece of paper. Her mother drew a keyboard across it so her young daughter could practice even when no instrument was available. In the years …
Recapping International Education Week 2026 at UW–Madison
From classroom stories in local libraries to policy discussions at the heart of campus, International Education Week (IEW) at UW–Madison was a celebration of the Wisconsin Idea without borders. With more than 20 events spanning …
Impact of “pocket rescissions” on IFLE programs
The University of Wisconsin–Madison is aware of the White House’s September 25 announcement of an $810 million “pocket rescissions” package that affects $70 million in funds that Congress had appropriated for International and Foreign Language …
Global Gateway Immerses Students in Korean History and Culture
At the end of Ella Logterman’s first day in South Korea, she texted her parents to say she wanted to live there. Logterman, a UW–Madison Korean language and culture studies major from Delavan, Wisconsin, developed …
Hessen delegation visit marks 50 years of Wisconsin–Hessen partnership
A delegation of leaders from the German state of Hessen visited Wisconsin Aug. 24–26 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the sister-state partnership between Wisconsin and Hessen and to explore new opportunities for academic and …
Tasting the Difference: A Passion for Better Dairy
Not all dairy is made equal. Dairy lovers in Wisconsin know this best of all. But even among the most critical connoisseurs, Pratishtha Verma stands out. She has spent much of her career figuring out …
Global, Together: Q&A with Dean Vavrus
On September 1, the University of Wisconsin–Madison launched Global, Together—a 5-year strategic internationalization framework designed to guide international engagement. The framework reflects input from campus leaders and stakeholders and offers a roadmap for growing opportunities …
International Internships Prepare Badgers for the Global Workforce
International internships through International Academic Programs (IAP) extend the Wisconsin Idea across borders by connecting Badgers with professional opportunities around the world. These hands-on experiences allow UW–Madison students to expand their technical skills and global …
UW–Madison Announces Fulbright U.S. Student Awards for 2026-2027
UW–Madison is pleased to announce that 16 Badgers have received Fulbright U.S. Student Program awards for the 2026-2027 academic year, with 15 accepting the grant. Close to 2,000 Fulbright U.S. students—recent college graduates, graduate students, …