The campus community has many reasons to begin this fall semester with a sense of cautious optimism. Strong vaccination numbers for students, faculty, and staff; the return of many in-person events; and a belated celebration …
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Persistence for the common good: UW alumna Penny Lukito leads Indonesia FDA
“You have to be brave enough to be different and be persistent for the common good.” This philosophy has been a guiding star for UW alumna Dr. Penny Lukito, who leads Indonesia’s FDA. Lukito was …
President of the Afghan Institute of Learning to Deliver 2021 Soffa Lecture
This year’s J. Jobe and Marguerite Jacqmin Soffa Lecture will bring to campus a trailblazer in promoting education and opportunity for the Afghan people. Dr. Sakena Yacoobi, president and executive director of the Afghan Institute …
Taiwan Rep. Bi-Khim Hsiao to Deliver Talk at Law School
The University of Wisconsin–Madison will host a talk by Bi-Khim Hsiao, representative of the Republic of China, Taiwan. The lecture, “America, Taiwan and Peace in the Indo-Pacific,” will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Thurs., …
Celebrating the first graduating King-Morgridge Scholars
Scholars reflect on their experiences and the future ahead The King-Morgridge Scholars program, which was made possible through the generosity of the King and Morgridge families, endows six scholarships each year to enterprising, creative young …
Recognizing the Class of 2021
On behalf of the entire International Division, it is my pleasure to congratulate the Class of 2021! The culminating year at UW–Madison is always a challenging one, given rigorous classes, professional development, and other activities …
Day of the Badger 2021
Thank you to all who participated in Day of the Badger 2021. Whether you supported the International Division by sharing a global memory on social media or made a gift that will support international experiences, …
Update on in-person study abroad programs scheduled to begin before July 1
The International Division has made the decision to cancel all in-person study abroad summer programs that start prior to July 1, 2021. Select summer 2021 (starting in July and August), fall and academic year 2021–2022 programs are still …
UW–Madison is a 2020–2021 top producer of Fulbright U.S. students
The University of Wisconsin–Madison is proud to be included on the list of U.S. colleges and universities that produced the most 2020–2021 Fulbright U.S. Students. Each year the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational …
UW Alumna Linda Thomas-Greenfield confirmed as Ambassador to the United Nations
On February 23, the U.S. Senate voted to confirm Linda Thomas-Greenfield as the 31st U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations. Thomas-Greenfield, who received a master’s from the University of Wisconsin–Madison, as well as an honorary doctorate, …