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A New Direction for the Wisconsin International Scholars Program

The Wisconsin International Scholars (WISc) program is excited to announce a new faculty fellows model expected to enrich the WISc student experience by connecting them with faculty, including teaching professors, who are committed to global work across a wide range of academic fields. The WISc program is a cohort-based, globally-focused program that brings together intellectually …

UW–Madison’s Popkewitz shares expertise with international audiences

UW–Madison’s Thomas Popkewitz, a professor in the School of Education’s Department of Curriculum and Instruction, continues to share his scholarship with colleagues around the world. Popkewitz is an internationally recognized researcher with six honorary doctorates and an elected fellow of the American Educational Research Association (AERA). His work focuses on the cultural politics of education …

Talking Politics: Elohim Monard on Launching “Conversando de Política”

At a moment when politics often feels polarized and overwhelming, PhD candidate Elohim Monard is creating space for thoughtful dialogue. His new podcast, Conversando de Política, highlights the voices of political communication scholars from around the world and explores how politics, communication and geopolitics intersect across the Americas.

Adapted Fitness hosts Irish disability advocates sharing message of joy and inclusion

A son-and-father duo from Ireland, better known as “Fionnathan,” shared a powerful message of inclusion with UW–Madison’s Adapted Fitness community last month.

Honoring Jolanda Vanderwal Taylor’s 21 Years of Service to the WISc Program

For over two decades, Jolanda Vanderwal Taylor has been a foundational pillar of the Wisconsin International Scholars (WISc) Program, which cultivates a small cohort of undergraduates with mentorship, language study, unique course opportunities, and study abroad grants. As she steps down from her role as faculty chair after 21 years, we reflect on her remarkable …

Focus on new faculty: Sébastien Philippe aims to reduce the risk of nuclear war

Early in his academic career, Sébastien Philippe realized the potential for his work to have a major societal impact. His research on the consequences of French nuclear weapon testing in the South Pacific led to him co-authoring the book Toxique, published in 2021.

WISLI Celebrates Successful Summer with Expanded Scholarships and Student Engagement

This summer, the Wisconsin Intensive Summer Language Institutes (WISLI) concluded a season of remarkable growth and renewed commitment to language education. Offering high-quality and proficiency-driven language courses, the program welcomed more than 200 students across 19 different languages. Students came from 84 home institutions, a testament to the program’s expanding national reach. Students come to …

Rooted in Agriculture, Driven by Innovation: A Badger’s Journey in Smart Farming

From the agricultural heartland of Tamil Nadu in southern India to the cranberry bogs of Wisconsin, Dharani Suresh Babu is forging a path that blends a deep-rooted connection to farming with cutting-edge technology. A Ph.D. candidate in horticulture science and computer science at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, she is pioneering digital agriculture solutions that are …

Three UW–Madison Students Embark on Global Public Service With NextGen Service Fellowship

Three University of Wisconsin–Madison students are taking their Badger pride to the international stage, tackling everything from food waste in Thailand to environmental policy in Indonesia. As recipients of the NextGen Service Fellowship, Julia Vogel, Christopher Mitchell, and Sydney Radwin are gaining hands-on experience in global public service. Coordinated by the Institute of International Education …

Message from the Dean–Summer 2025

The International Division is one of the places on campus that continues to buzz during the summer months, and this year has been no exception. We had more than 800 students participating in summer study abroad, study away, and international internship programs. The International Academic Programs staff stayed busy supporting these students and instructors, while …