Robert Skloot describes himself as “a believer that the arts must play a role in the discussions of issues of serious social importance.” Skloot, who has taught and directed plays at the University of Wisconsin–Madison …
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Internship spotlight: Hovel gets hands-on experience in public health
After graduating from the University of Wisconsin–Madison in December 2012 with bachelor’s degrees in biology and Spanish, plus a certificate in global health, Elizabeth Hovel embarked on a new learning adventure earlier this year—an internship …
9 UW-Madison students receive Gilman Scholarships for study abroad
Nine University of Wisconsin–Madison students are among more than 850 undergraduates from 324 colleges and universities across the United States awarded the prestigious Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State’s …
11 UW–Madison students receive 2013-14 Fulbright U.S. Student Program awards
Eleven University of Wisconsin–Madison students have received 2013-14 fellowships from the Fulbright U.S. Student Program, the country’s flagship program for international exchange. The Fulbright U.S. Student Program provides recipients with funding for a full academic …
UW alum visits campus, promotes linking professional skills, language
Jason Shin, who combined his studies of engineering and Japanese as a student at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, returned to campus this spring to offer encouragement to current UW–Madison students. Today, Shin runs his own …
11 UW–Madison students receive 2013-14 Fulbright U.S. Student Program awards
Eleven University of Wisconsin–Madison students have received 2013-14 fellowships from the Fulbright U.S. Student Program, the country’s flagship program for international exchange. The Fulbright U.S. Student Program provides recipients with funding for a full academic …
Fulbright spotlight: Hilmes bound for Nottingham for US-UK broadcast research
Like millions of Americans, Michele Hilmes watches Downton Abbey. But please don’t bother her when the show is on, because she is working. Hilmes, a professor of Media and Cultural Studies and chair of the …
Fulbright Profile: Studying Buddhism through architecture
Just three weeks after Anthony Irwin arrived in Bangkok, Thailand, the Thai Army staged a coup to overthrow the elected government under Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra. Irwin recalls seeing soldiers and tanks beginning to crowd …
Fulbright spotlight: Studying Buddhism through architecture
Just three weeks after Anthony Irwin arrived in Bangkok, Thailand, the Thai Army staged a coup to overthrow the elected government under Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra. Irwin recalls seeing soldiers and tanks beginning to crowd …
Seven UW-Madison students awarded Boren Scholarships, Fellowships
Four University of Wisconsin–Madison undergraduates are receiving David L. Boren Scholarships to fund their study abroad during the 2013-14 academic year. Also, three UW–Madison graduate students are receiving 2013-14 Boren Fellowships to support their dissertation …