A film by UW–Madison’s Micha Espinosa, a professor in the School of Education’s Department of Theatre and Drama, has been recognized with an Honorary Award for Efforts in Social Filmmaking at the Activists Without Borders …
Awards & Grants
Fulmer receives Hilldale Award for excellence in teaching, research, and service
Professor Mimmi Fulmer has won a Hilldale Award, recognizing her contributions to teaching, research, and service. Each year, the faculty divisions honor four University of Wisconsin–Madison faculty members with the Hilldale Award.
Tia Nelson to be awarded honorary degree from UW–Madison
The University of Wisconsin–Madison will award an honorary doctor of science degree to Tia Nelson, a globally recognized advocate for environmental stewardship and sustainability, at its spring commencement ceremony. Read the full article at the …
Learning That Transfers: Freya Joëssel on Mentorship and Support
Can lessons learned in one context help you thrive in another? Freya Joëssel studies exactly that in her research on skill transfer–and she experiences it every day. As a postdoctoral researcher in the Learning and …
Justus Liebig University Giessen Erasmus+ Mobility Grants
Spring 2026 Call for Proposals Purpose To support UW-Madison’s partnership with Justus Liebig University Giessen (JLU) in Germany and the development of new linkages between our universities, the International Division is requesting proposals for the …
Jerry Brandell, MSSW ’77 Receives Clinical Social Work Award
Jerry Brandell, MSSW ’77, (also PhD, University of Chicago), recently received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Association for Psychoanalysis in Clinical Social Work. The award recognizes his “contributions to clinical social work and psychoanalysis” and was presented at its 2025 Biennial Conference held in Austin, …
IRIS Welcomes New Cohort of Incoming Graduate Student Award Recipients
The Institute for Regional and International Studies (IRIS) is proud to announce the six scholars receiving an IRIS Area and International Studies Award for Incoming Graduate Students. The selected scholars will receive $5,000 each to support …
From Milan to Madison: A Collaborative Vision for Clean Energy
For Luca Mastropasqua, advancing sustainable energy is more than just research—it’s a collaborative journey that brings together innovation, community, and mentorship. Originally from Milan, Italy, Mastropasqua now calls UW–Madison home. Here he’s making waves as …
Hessen Incentive Grants – 2025 Call for Proposals
Purpose To support the Hesse – Wisconsin Sister State relationship and the development of new linkages between higher education institutions in each state, the Universities of Wisconsin has allocated funds to be awarded at UW–Madison …
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, …