Trade tensions between the United States and China have had a broad impact across the world, and the state of Wisconsin is no exception. Tariffs and unease are affecting Wisconsin trade, and producers of signature …
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UW–Madison facilitates summits on international recruitment and integration
In sports, colleges and universities keep their strategies under lock and key. But when it comes to delivering an exceptional experience for international students, the playbooks are wide open. That was the spirit in mind …
UW–Madison celebrates 40-year relationship with Nanjing University
In 1979, University of Wisconsin–Madison Chancellor Irving Shain led one of the first university delegations to China of the post-Mao era. Among the universities visited was Nanjing University (NJU), one of China’s top universities and …
Panel Discussion to Focus on U.S.-China Trade Tensions and Wisconsin Agriculture
Trade tensions between the U.S. and China translate into real impacts for Wisconsin agriculture, with ginseng, diary, corn and soybean producers losing millions as tariff rhetoric escalates. The future of Wisconsin’s agriculture industry will be …
Notice on WhatsApp hack
A message from Ronald Machoian, International Safety and Security Director, UW-Madison Many travelers choose to use WhatsApp to communicate when abroad. A recent report states that WhatsApp was hacked by a program believed to have …
European Studies Announces 2019 Carl Schurz Professorship Recipients
Michael Kaeding and Christof Mauch have received one-semester appointments of the Carl Schurz Professorship during the 2019-2020 academic year.
Peace Corps Ranks UW–Madison #1 Among Top Volunteer-Producing Schools
For the third year in a row, University of Wisconsin–Madison has been ranked No. 1 among large schools on Peace Corps’ list of top volunteer-producing colleges and universities in 2019. There are 75 Badgers currently …
UW-Madison ranked #2 for bachelor’s degrees awarded in foreign languages
A report from the Chronicle of Higher Education ranked the University of Wisconsin–Madison as #2 in the U.S. for awarding bachelor’s degrees in foreign languages, literatures and linguistics. According to the report, which examined bachelor’s …
In Memoriam: Crister Garrett
Crister S. Garrett, 56, passed away at his home in Leipzig Germany on March 6, 2019 after a courageous two year battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife Claudia, daughters Kajsa and Sanna, …
King-Morgridge Scholars take center stage in podcast series
The University of Wisconsin–Madison’s King-Morgridge Scholars could one day lead the charge in alleviating poverty and other international issues around the globe. With roots in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, …