Hannah Grossblatt, from the Institute of International Education, will be speaking with interested students about the David L. Boren Scholarships (for undergraduates) and Fellowships (for graduate students) on: Tuesday, September 9 Undergraduate Session: 2:00-3:00 pm …
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Story by Steve Barcus, International Division
Global Gateway opens up world for UW students
Joann Huynh had no intention of studying abroad when she came to the University of Wisconsin–Madison. “I had never been far from home or my parents, let alone out of the country,” says Huynh, of …
Educator workshop to explore background of ‘I am Malala’
The courageous story of Malala Yousafzai, the Pakistani girl who refused to be silenced by the Taliban, has inspired people around the world and has become a global symbol of peaceful protest. Her book I …
Klenke to lead international alumni relations
Lora Klenke, a leader with nearly 20 years of experience in international development, is directing new efforts to connect the University of Wisconsin-Madison and alumni around the globe. Klenke will serve alumni and advance the …
‘Muslim Journeys’ workshop to bring noted authors, journalist to Madison
A workshop on children’s and young adult literature focusing on Muslim Journeys will bring a trio of award-winning authors and a journalist to Madison to talk about their work and share their stories and perspectives. …
UW-Madison’s Dowling wins top US spot in Chinese speech contest
Brendan Dowling, a recent University of Wisconsin–Madison graduate, placed first among U.S. students and third among students from the Americas at the 13th Chinese Bridge – Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreign College Students, held July 2-August …
4 UW-Madison students receive Gilman Scholarships for fall 2014 study abroad
Four students from the University of Wisconsin–Madison are among more than 800 American undergraduates from 330 U.S. colleges and universities awarded the prestigious Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State’s …
IIE Announces Graduate Fellowships to China
The Institute of International Education announces Graduate Fellowships to China Funding will support Doctoral Research by Students in US graduate programs at 15 Chinese Universities. Learn more. Beginning in August, graduate students enrolled in U.S. …
International travel grants awarded to eight graduate students
The University of Wisconsin–Madison Division of International Studies, with support from the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF) and the Graduate School, has awarded travel grants to eight graduate students, representing a range of disciplines, for …
UW’s Tianjin program gives UW students strong boost in Chinese
Brendan Dowling had never studied Chinese—or any other foreign language—when he received a grant to travel to China during his first year as a student at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. After returning to Madison after …