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 …
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Beyond Words: WISLI’s Unique Approach to Language Instruction
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 …
RISE: Exploring Possibilities for Global Research on Climate Change and Health
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 …
Big Ideas, Short Stories: Two UW–Madison International Students Shine in 3MT Competition
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 …
UW–Madison is a Top Producer of Fulbright U.S. Students and Scholars for 2024-2025
The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs recognized the University of Wisconsin–Madison for being one of the colleges and universities with the highest number of students, faculty, and administrators selected for the Fulbright U.S. …
K-14 Workshop Presents Legacy of Empire in France and Russia
The Center for European Studies and Center for Russia, East Europe, and Central Asia recently hosted an in-person professional development workshop for educators. The day-long workshop provided participating educators with the opportunity to hear cutting-edge …
Badgers Explore the World Through Study Abroad
For many University of Wisconsin–Madison students, college isn’t just about listening to lectures in a packed lecture hall or late-night study sessions at College Library – it’s about stepping into the unknown and unfamiliar. UW–Madison …
Message from the Dean–February 2025
International students, faculty, and staff play a critical role at UW–Madison by bringing a wealth of expertise, breadth of experience, and diverse perspectives to the campus community. In a video I narrated recently for the …
Global Perspectives in Action: International Division Focuses on RISE Initiative
The world faces unprecedented challenges, from climate change to global health crises. The university seeks to address many of these challenges through the Wisconsin Research, Innovation and Scholarly Excellence (RISE) Initiative, emphasizing faculty hiring, research …
New country, abundant resources, aptitude for research help undergrad build confidence
A year ago, Fengxu Li says, the idea of talking to a stranger on Zoom about himself would have simply felt too nerve-wracking and intimidating. He had only arrived in the United States in fall …