Humans likely domesticated turnips near the Hindu Kush mountains, near present day Afghanistan, 3,500 to 6,000 years ago before spreading them east and west and breeding them into related vegetables like bok choy and broccoli …
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Manantlán Biosphere Reserve supported by UW-Madison highlighted in Nature
Nelson Institute adjunct professor and Department of Forest and Wildlife Ecology alumnus, Eduardo Santana Castellón recently co-authored a letter to the editor titled, Value of Mexican Nature Reserve is More than Monetary in the journal …
“If I had three minutes to talk to President Biden about the Peace Corps…”
To mark the 60th anniversary of the Peace Corps on March 1, University of Wisconsin-Madison hosted a conversation with 11 former Peace Corps directors. Topics ranged across the decades, with a focus on this unprecedented …
Lei using Cotter award to study authoritarian legislators
Reed Lei, assistant professor of public affairs and political science, received the Jerry and Mary Cotter Faculty Fellow award this spring. Lei, who joined the La Follette School in August 2020, will use the funding …
Fuller receives Hobbins Graduate Student Award in Reproductive Health, Rights, and Justice
Regina Fuller is one of two recipients of the Deborah A. Hobbins Graduate Student Award in Reproductive Health, Rights, and Justice from UW–Madison’s Center for Research on Gender and Women. Fuller was recognized for her …
Celebrating the first graduating King-Morgridge Scholars
Scholars reflect on their experiences and the future ahead The King-Morgridge Scholars program, which was made possible through the generosity of the King and Morgridge families, endows six scholarships each year to enterprising, creative young …
Recognizing the Class of 2021
On behalf of the entire International Division, it is my pleasure to congratulate the Class of 2021! The culminating year at UW–Madison is always a challenging one, given rigorous classes, professional development, and other activities …
UW–Madison Students Among 2021 Boren Fellowship Recipients
For students aspiring to research or study internationally, receiving a Boren Award means an opportunity to pursue their interests around the globe. The awards, which are administered by the Institute of International Education (IIE), with …
McCabe selected as director of International Student Services
Samantha McCabe, interim assistant dean and director of International Student Services (ISS), has been selected as the permanent director of ISS. Her new appointment was effective May 1. McCabe served as the interim lead since …
Wisconsin Executive MBA Students Gain International Experience Through Virtual Global Learning
Everyone knows that it’s good to have a backup plan. So when the COVID-19 pandemic first surfaced, Randall Dunham and the global programs staff at the Wisconsin School of Business quickly got to work developing …