University of Wisconsin–Madison
During a crisis, a supportive community can make a major difference. Fortunately, UW–Madison has friends in Wisconsin, across the U.S., and around the world. The Madison Area Chinese Community Organization (MACCO) recently showed its support for UW–Madison with a donation of 3,000 face masks to protect the campus community and mitigate the impact of the …
To our international Badgers in the Class of 2020, I want to offer my congratulations to all of you on this significant milestone. It has been a long journey, and I hope that when you reflect back on the challenges and successes that you have encountered along the way, you find yourselves ready and eager …
The Wisconsin Intensive Summer Language Institutes (WISLI) will offer virtual language instruction in summer 2020. The announcement comes as the University of Wisconsin–Madison made the decision that face-to-face instruction will not be offered on campus in consideration of the safety of participants during the COVID-19 pandemic. “This is a significant shift for WISLI, but familiar …
The COVID-19 pandemic has created incredible challenges for higher education institutions around the world, and the University of Wisconsin–Madison has not been immune to those challenges. However, as we deal with the impact that this crisis has had on the lives of our students and colleagues, our thoughts are also on our partners around the …
In consideration of the health and safety of UW–Madison students, Guido Podestá, vice provost and dean of the International Division, has instructed that all IAP study abroad programs and IIP international internships planned for summer 2020 be cancelled. This includes programs offered in collaboration with CALS, WSB, and CoE, as well as Wisconsin in Washington. …
The nation can take pride knowing that the Peace Corps has made a difference in the lives of people around the world for almost 60 years. But with more than 3,200 Badgers and over 6,300 Wisconsinites overall having served, the legacy of the Peace Corps is especially meaningful in Madison and across the state. “For …
UW–Madison is proud to be included on the list of U.S. colleges and universities that produced the most 2019–2020 Fulbright U.S. Students. Each year, the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) announces the top producing institutions for the Fulbright Program, the U.S. government’s flagship international educational exchange program. The Chronicle …
Angela Serrano is pursuing her Ph.D. in sociology with a research focus on agri-food systems. As a Scott-Kloeck Jenson (SKJ) Fellow, Serrano applied funds from the program to conduct research for her dissertation, exploring how oil palm changes risks and opportunities for small-scale farmers growing this crop. While conducting research in Colombia, Serrano shared her …
As Nazarbayev University (NU), located in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan, celebrates its 10-year anniversary, students, faculty, and staff at the University of Wisconsin–Madison are celebrating with them as well. UW–Madison is one of NU’s original institutional partners. This provides UW a unique perspective as NU continues growing and building a world-class university located in Central Asia. The …
(Photo: UW Global Gateway Fellowship recipients for 2020 spring and calendar year programs.) Curiosity, drive, and a sense of adventure help students find success while studying, interning, and researching abroad. Generosity from donors also plays a big part in allowing students to participate and make the most of their experience. Donors, parents, faculty, and staff …