From exploring sustainability in Chile to examining geopolitics in Estonia and development in Ghana, the Global Gateway Initiative immerses students in world issues through hands-on, faculty-led experiences abroad. Designed for students from across disciplines, Global …
Month: May 2026
New faculty profile: Chaoqun Lu studies global change ecology, ecosystem modeling and ag sustainability
Chaoqun Lu joined the UW–Madison faculty in January 2026 as a professor in the Department of Soil and Environmental Sciences.
Message from the Dean—May 2026
Commencement is a moment to look ahead and to recognize the journey that has brought each graduate to this important moment in their lives. As I reflect on the many different paths to Madison that …
Spring 2026: Semester in Review
From winter welcomes to spring milestones, the 2026 semester reflected the many ways UW–Madison’s global community connected, learned, and grew together. New students arrived and found their footing, scholars advanced research with international impact, and …
Kimchi: Layers of Culture, Wrapped in Cabbage
Kimchi is more than food. Widely recognized as Korea’s national dish, the fermented staple—made of cabbage, radish, garlic, ginger, and chili—appears on tables across the country. Though it is frequently associated with Korean cuisine, the …
Learning, Leading, Returning: Rawan Alnakhil’s Global Journey
From new arrival to leader, from observer to participant, from quiet adjustment to intentional engagement, Rawan Alnakhil’s experience as an international student at UW–Madison reflects a gradual shift shaped by involvement, connection, and leadership. That …
Where the Wild Things Are
Matthew Becker ’96 runs one of the world’s largest carnivore conservation projects, protecting big cats, African dogs, and other endangered species.