University of Wisconsin–Madison
UW–Madison has learned that the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) records of a number of current and former international students have been terminated by the U.S. government. As of Monday morning, April 7, the terminations affect six current students and seven alumni on employment extensions. A status termination generally means that an affected …
Learning about U.S. restaurant etiquette can take some time. Who orders first? How much do I tip? How do I get the attention of restaurant staff? The nuances of cultural etiquette can be all the more overwhelming for a new language learner or someone who is in a country for the first time. Fortunately, UW–Madison …
Dear International Students, Scholars, Faculty, and Staff, As you are likely already aware, during recent weeks, a number of international students and scholars around the United States have been detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). To date, we have received no such reports involving UW–Madison students, scholars, faculty, or staff. Even so, we …
The Institute for Regional and International Studies (IRIS) at UW–Madison stands at the forefront of cultural competency and outreach, directly affecting the lives of thousands of K-12 students, educators, and community members across Wisconsin. UW–Madison’s eight National Resource Centers (NRCs), all housed under IRIS and established between 1961 and 1997, host signature events and outreach …
Last week, the 53rd Session of the Wisconsin High School Model United Nations Conference (WHSMUN) convened at UW–Madison for the annual two day event. Co-sponsored by the IRIS NRC, the conference featured newly introduced committees, including the Special Political and Decolonization Fourth Main Committee, the re-established Council of the European Union, and the inaugural Historic …
There are many rewarding aspects of being the vice provost and dean of the International Division, and one of my favorites is learning about the talents of our team that extend beyond the workplace. Throughout the winter, I have enjoyed the honey and wellness products that Sarah Ripp, the academic services and programming manager in …
UW–Madison’s Union South buzzed with linguistic energy on March 5, 2025, as over 450 of high school students from across Wisconsin attended the annual Languages of the World Day. Through introductory lessons and hands-on workshops led by over 60 UW–Madison experts, students experienced firsthand the power of language learning through music, dance, film, and more.
Eight weeks: that’s all it takes to ignite your language skills at the Wisconsin Intensive Summer Language Institutes (WISLI) at UW–Madison. WISLI offers a unique approach to language instruction due to its intensive environment that allows students to focus full-time on their language learning. The eight-week summer programs, equivalent to two semesters of study, engage …
The event, co-sponsored by IRIS NRC, gathered students from multiple academic disciplines across campus to explore issues through a global lens. Speakers addressed the key intersections between climate change and health, with presentations focusing on topics such as heat wave impact on vulnerable populations and the effects of floods on women’s reproductive health in Malawi. …
From the health of Wisconsin’s dairy cows to improving the insurance claims process for victims of natural disasters, two UW–Madison international students, finalists of the 2025 Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition, showed how big ideas can be told in bite-sized, impactful stories. The mere thought of boiling down the entirety of your research into a …