This fall, as most Badgers settle into Madison, three UW–Madison students, including senior Madeline Rutherford, will instead travel to Almaty, Kazakhstan, for a year of advanced Russian language study on the Russian Overseas Flagship Capstone …
Steve Barcus
Story by Steve Barcus, International Division
International Dean Frances Vavrus: A message of support following the disaster in Libya
To the entire UW-Madison community, The past week has been devastating for the people of Northern Africa. Morocco experienced a powerful earthquake just days ago, and now torrential rain and the collapse of two dams …
Q&A: New International Division Dean Frances Vavrus
Frances Vavrus joined the International Division as vice provost and dean on July 31, bringing with her a wealth of experience as a leader, scholar, and global citizen.
Vavrus is no stranger to UW–Madison nor to the division, having completed her PhD at the university while taking part in global programming available to students and scholars. Her research, teaching, and service are in the fields of international education and African studies.
She shared her perspectives on returning to UW–Madison, the qualifications she brings to the role, and plans for growing the university’s global reputation.
International Dean Frances Vavrus: A message of support following the Morocco earthquake
To the UW–Madison community, In the wake of disasters such as the earthquake that has devastated Morocco, words seem insufficient to convey the sadness we feel for those impacted. As the people of the region …
UW students take on summer internships worldwide, from Colombia to South Africa
As a part of the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s expansive International Academic Programs (IAP), Badger students traveled across the world over the 2023 summer term to learn, intern and develop their professional skills. IAP offers experiences …
UW welcomes Frances Vavrus as International Division vice provost and dean
On July 31, Frances Vavrus officially began her tenure as vice provost and dean of UW–Madison’s International Division. Vavrus was announced for the position in April following a nationwide search. The International Division dean provides …
Madison becomes second hometown for international students
(Editor’s note: Xinlin (Grace) Jiang is a senior majoring in journalism and mass communication from Chengdu, China.) On a late August day in 2021, I stepped out of the Madison airport with three suitcases and …
International internships now offered through International Academic Programs (IAP)
The UW–Madison International Division is excited to announce that as of July 1, 2023 the International Internship Program (IIP) has merged with International Academic Programs (IAP).
Remembering Marguerite Jacqmin Soffa
The UW–Madison community was saddened by the passing of Marguerite Jacqmin Soffa (October 27, 1924–May 30, 2023), a stalwart supporter of the university and champion for human rights. Mrs. Soffa met her husband, J. Jobe …
Peace Corps ranks UW–Madison as a top volunteer-producing school
The University of Wisconsin–Madison has been recognized on the Peace Corps list of historically top volunteer-producing colleges and universities. Since 2003, UW–Madison has ranked No. 2 among the top 25 schools. Additionally, in 2020, …