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UW–Madison is a Top Producer of Fulbright U.S. Students and Scholars for 2024-2025

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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. Student and Fulbright U.S. Scholar Programs. Nineteen institutions—13 doctoral, one master’s, four baccalaureate, and one special focus institution—earned the distinction …

International Division Staff Excellence Awards

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Since 2018, International Division Staff Excellence Awards have recognized exceptional accomplishments and efforts of International Division staff members in their work in support of the mission of the International Division. Each year two awards are given—one to early-career staff and one to later-career staff. Nominations are now being accepted for the 2025 International Division Staff …

Message from the Dean-November 2024

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November is here, and with it comes one of my favorite times of the year: International Education Week (IEW)! The week is a time to celebrate achievements in international education and exchange, and the activities highlighted on the IEW website showcase the ways that the International Division and our campus partners connect Wisconsin to the …

2024 Open Doors Report: UW–Madison ranked #8 for study abroad and #18 for international students

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UW–Madison ranked #8 for study abroad and #18 for international students in the 2024 Open Doors Report.

Message from the Dean–October 2024

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As we near the end of October, we see classes in full swing with students off and running in Madison and around the world. This is the time of year when the sunny, warm days give way to cooler temperatures, but there’s always something to look forward to at UW–Madison—especially as October signals the return …

Meet UW–Madison’s newest Fulbright-Hays DDRA awardees

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Four UW–Madison students have been selected to receive Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad (DDRA) awards for 2024–2025. This prestigious honor will allow these doctoral students to pursue international research on a variety of subjects, including pregnancy and reproductive health, antifascist education, queer and trans community building, and the intersection between music and democracy. By prioritizing …

WIPAC agreement with Thai partners signals enthusiasm for future collaborations

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Among the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s many ambitious research endeavors, the IceCube Neutrino Observatory stands out as one of the most unique. This remarkable telescope, which has instrumented a billion tons of South Pole ice, is designed to search for tiny, ghostlike particles called neutrinos, helping scientists study the universe’s most powerful cosmic engines. When neutrinos …

Summer 2024 international engagement in photos

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Summer 2024 was a time to celebrate global connections and reaffirm the role partners around the world play in creating opportunities for international exchange. Dean Frances Vavrus and a delegation of university leaders and faculty, including Chancellor Mnookin, Vice Provost for Enrollment Management Derek Kindle, WSB Dean Vallabh “Samba” Sambamurthy, WFAA Chief Alumni Office and …

UW-Madison students show gratitude for program that expands study abroad access

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Samantha Flores, a University of Wisconsin–Madison junior, never thought she could study abroad. But this summer, thanks to a program that removes financial barriers from study abroad programs, the Milwaukee native spent three weeks in Botswana. A friend told her about the UW Global Gateway Initiative, a program that awards donor-funded scholarships to eligible UW–Madison students …

Remembering Jason Jonely

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Jason Jonely, a UW–Madison leader, alumnus, and friend, died unexpectedly due to natural causes on Sunday, August 11, 2024. Jason was a remarkable individual whose career spanned more than 25 years of dedicated service to the University of Wisconsin–Madison and to the field of international education. An alumnus of UW–Madison, Jason began his career as …