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“International Career Conversations” Series Connects Students with Global Alumni

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The International Studies (IS) Major at UW–Madison recently hosted its International Career Conversations series, connecting students directly with alumni in high-impact global careers. The events featured three distinguished IS alumni—Matthew Conway, Jessica Lyga, and Jacob Kushner—all of whom have forged paths in international development, humanitarian and human rights work, and journalism. Students were excited to …

From Milan to Madison: A Collaborative Vision for Clean Energy

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For Luca Mastropasqua, advancing sustainable energy is more than just research—it’s a collaborative journey that brings together innovation, community, and mentorship. Originally from Milan, Italy, Mastropasqua now calls UW–Madison home. Here he’s making waves as an assistant professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, with his work in the lab and in the classroom earning …

UW–Madison’s Niec helps introduce evidence-based parent–child therapy in Spain

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A School of Education faculty member recently helped launch Spain’s first national training program in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) — an evidence-based, live-coaching intervention that strengthens relationships between young children and their caregivers.

More Than Words: Language, Identity, and the Classroom

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For Julia Goetze, language has always been more than words—it is connection, identity, and sometimes even anxiety. Now an assistant professor in German, Nordic, and Slavic+ at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, Goetze’s research explores the emotional and psychological aspects of language teaching, examining how situational factors—class size, supervision, and student behavior—shape teacher anxiety and influence …

Center for East Asian Studies ‘East Asia Now’ Series Brings AI Pioneer Corey Jaskolski to Campus

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The Center for East Asian Studies (CEAS) kicked off a new installment of their popular “East Asia Now” series earlier this month with a talk about the global surveillance implications of the 2023 Chinese spy balloon and how a Wisconsin-based AI company successfully tracked its movements. Held in the Orchard View Room at the Wisconsin Institute for Discovery, …

Hessen Incentive Grants – 2025 Call for Proposals

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Purpose To support the Hesse – Wisconsin Sister State relationship and the development of new linkages between higher education institutions in each state, the Universities of Wisconsin has allocated funds to be awarded at UW–Madison as seed money towards new or enhanced international collaborations. Proposed activities should be designed to advance a proposal for a larger …

Assistant Professor Jing Wang Awarded 2025 Public Intellectual Fellow

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Jing Wang, Assistant Professor at the School of Journalism and Mass Communication and member of Steering Committee at the Center for East Asian Studies (CEAS), has been selected as a fellow for the ninth cohort of the Public Intellectuals Program. The Public Intellectuals Program (PIP) was developed to offer networking opportunities, guidance from mentors and media exposure possibilities to China specialists. The 20 fellows of the PIP’s ninth cohort join a total of 160 …

Message from the Dean–September 2025

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The fall semester is off to a great start with students, faculty, and staff returning to campus and filling Bascom Hill with the sounds of delight at seeing friends again after the summer break and with excited conversation about engaging classes and clubs. We are especially pleased to be welcoming more than 7,000 new and …

Badgers Explore Singapore, Ghana, and Washington, D.C. Through the Global Gateway Initiative

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The University of Wisconsin–Madison’s Global Gateway Initiative has been offering students one-of-a-kind study abroad opportunities for over a decade. Since its start in China in 2014, the faculty-led program has expanded to multiple locations, including Brazil, India, Botswana, Ghana, Singapore, and Washington, D.C. Faculty rotate regularly, designing courses that reflect their academic expertise and the …

Fischer Retires After Nearly 30 Years of Service in Global Higher Education

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Maj Fischer, Assistant Dean for International Strategy and Partnerships, retired from the University of Wisconsin–Madison on September 19, leaving behind a legacy of creating connections during an almost 30-year career in higher education. Fischer began her UW–Madison journey in 1996 as Associate Director of International Academic Programs, where she worked to formalize study abroad systems …