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Design, Consumption, and Connection at the Latest Wisconsin International Resource Consortium Workshop

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The Wisconsin International Resource Consortium (WIRC), a collaboration among the nine UW–Madison area studies centers, recently hosted a workshop titled “Design and Consumption: Mechanisms of Conveying Information.” This interdisciplinary workshop for K-12 and community college educators explored the historical roots of artistic expression and its influence on today’s digital information landscape.

CSEAS Announces Large-Scale Initiative for Sustainable Southeast Asian Language Education

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The Center for Southeast Asian Studies (CSEAS), part of the Institute for Regional and International Studies (IRIS) at UW–Madison, is launching the next phase of its significant, long-standing efforts in sustainable Southeast Asian language education. This four-year project, led by Principal Investigator Erlin Barnard in the Department of Asian Languages and Cultures, is generously supported …

From Beaver Dam to Brain Health

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When Natascha Merten first arrived in Madison for a research internship in 2017 from Germany, she didn’t know how to stop the bus. “I didn’t realize you had to pull the weird string hanging underneath the window,” she laughed. “Where I’m from, there’s a button that says ‘STOP.’ It’s pretty clear what that button does.” …

IRIS Workshop Explores AI’s Future in Education, Business, and Beyond

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A collaboration of UW–Madison’s IRIS centers hosted a workshop at the Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor’s Club last week. Titled “AI and Society: Community Impacts and New Directions,” the event drew over 55 educators, business leaders, and community partners from across the state.

Meet Our 2025 International Division Pre-Dissertation Scholars

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The International Division Pre-Dissertation Travel Scholarships support overseas travel to potential field research sites for doctoral students. The impact of these scholarships is significant, enabling groundbreaking research and fostering global leadership.

UW–Madison Graduate Scholars Receive 2025 IRIS Fieldwork Awards

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The Institute for Regional and International Studies (IRIS) Graduate Student Summer Fieldwork Award offers financial support for UW–Madison graduate students across all disciplines and career stages. This award enables them to conduct critical field research or other work abroad, underscoring the expansive nature of the IRIS community.

How Boren Scholarships Launch Careers in U.S. National Security

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What if your study abroad experience could not only expand your global outlook, but also introduce a career dedicated to U.S. national security and public service? For several cohorts of UW–Madison students, the Boren Awards make that a reality.

Spring 2025: Semester in Review

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From campus conversations to experiences abroad, the spring 2025 semester showcased the many ways UW–Madison students, scholars, and partners engaged with the world. As the semester wraps up, we’re highlighting some of the International Division’s favorite moments that brought global learning to campus—and took Badgers far beyond it. JANUARY International Student Services hosted the International …

A Legacy in LACIS: Reflecting on the Influential Career of Alberto Vargas

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The University of Wisconsin–Madison community and the Latin American, Caribbean, and Iberian Studies (LACIS) Program are preparing to bid farewell to Alberto Vargas, a cornerstone figure on campus.

Where Tech Meets Logistics: The Supply Chain Career of Pojen Suhendra

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Pojen Suhendra ’02 made a life-changing decision when he left Indonesia to pursue a business degree at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. With limited information and a strong sense of intuition, he took a leap—an early example of the adaptability and foresight that would define his career in global operations and supply chain leadership. Suhendra arrived …