University of Wisconsin–Madison
Early in December, I had the opportunity to meet with our UW Global Launch London students. Badgers participating in this program spend their entire first year abroad in London, completing core requirements and experiencing daily life in one of the world’s great global cities under the leadership of UW–Madison faculty. It was a pleasure to …
An exciting new series called Children’s International Story Hour (CISH) brought the world to Wisconsin’s public libraries this past semester. The Wisconsin International Resource Consortium (WIRC), a collaboration among the nine UW–Madison area studies centers, partnered with Wisconsin Public Libraries to give children and their caregivers an engaging way to explore global arts, cultures, and languages …
The SVM’s Dairyland Initiative (DI), which delivers research-driven strategies to enhance dairy cow health and productivity, continues to be a resource to dairy farmers around the world.
Amintas Brandão Jr. works daily to protect and preserve his community — even though he’s thousands of miles away. Read the full Every Pixel Tells a Story article, which appeared first on The Commons.
How Alberto Vargas turned interdisciplinary interests into a career-defining strength. Read the full The Transdisciplinarian article, which appeared first on The Commons.
Maria Daniela Castillo makes connections everywhere she goes: from cars and people to research and reality. Read the full At the Corner of Academia and Government article, which appeared first on The Commons.
Valerie Stull sought a nexus between the environment, human health, and nutrition. She found it with crickets. Read the full The Gateway Bug article, which appeared first on The Commons.
Studies from SAGE researchers show Brazil’s moratorium plays a crucial role in preventing forest loss across the Amazon. Read the full No Soy, No Deforestation article, which appeared first on The Commons.
For Michael Cavey, a proud alumnus of UW–Madison, the path from a lecture hall on Bascom Hill to a prestigious diplomatic role in Tokyo wasn’t a straight line—it was a journey that took him to the heart of Central Asia and back again, driven by a desire for international service. His initial interest in international …
The King-Morgridge Scholars Program supports students who demonstrate exceptional leadership, a commitment to social impact, and a strong connection to their home communities. Scholars are provided resources, mentorship, and funding to pursue initiatives that create meaningful change locally and globally. Check out part 2 of the spotlight series.