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Boren Fellowship Info Session with Hannah Grossblatt

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 Graduate Session: 3:00-4:00 pm Red Gym, On Wisconsin Room A Boren Awards provide a unique funding opportunity for U.S. students …

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 Chicago. Yet, she found the new UW Global Gateway Program too enticing to pass up – a fully funded opportunity …

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 am Malala — which tells her story of surviving being shot in the head at point-blank range, at age 15, …

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 university’s position as a global leader through her work as the managing director of international alumni relations. The newly created …

‘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. Two of the authors – Rukhsana Khan and N.H. Senzai – also will tell their stories at a event open …

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 3 in Changsha, the capital of China’s Hunan Province. Also, a team of UW–Madison students competing against peers from other …

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 Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. Each Gilman Scholar receives up to $5,000 to apply towards study abroad program costs.  …

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. universities can apply through the Institute of International Education for support to conduct doctoral research at one of 15 prestigious …

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 their overseas work this summer. “We are pleased to be able to provide financial support for our graduate students,” says …

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 his semester abroad, Dowling, of Carpentersville, Ill., enrolled in several Chinese courses. In fact, he enjoyed it so much that …