For Paula Voorheis, assistant professor in the School of Pharmacy’s new Division of Clinical Practice, Innovation & Research, innovation isn’t just about creating something new; it’s about designing solutions that meet real human needs. True …
Faculty & Staff
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 …
More Than Words: Language, Identity, and the Classroom
For Julia Goetze, language has always been more than words—it is connection, identity, and sometimes even anxiety. Now an assistant professor in German, Nordic, and Slavic+ at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, Goetze’s research explores the …
Fischer Retires After Nearly 30 Years of Service in Global Higher Education
Maj Fischer, Assistant Dean for International Strategy and Partnerships, retired from the University of Wisconsin-Madison on September 19, leaving behind a legacy of creating connections during an almost 30-year career in higher education.
A New Direction for the Wisconsin International Scholars Program
The Wisconsin International Scholars (WISc) program is excited to announce a new faculty fellows model expected to enrich the WISc student experience by connecting them with faculty, including teaching professors, who are committed to global …
UW–Madison’s Popkewitz shares expertise with international audiences
UW–Madison’s Thomas Popkewitz, a professor in the School of Education’s Department of Curriculum and Instruction, continues to share his scholarship with colleagues around the world. Popkewitz is an internationally recognized researcher with six honorary doctorates …
Honoring Jolanda Vanderwal Taylor’s 21 Years of Service to the WISc Program
For over two decades, Jolanda Vanderwal Taylor has been a foundational pillar of the Wisconsin International Scholars (WISc) Program, which cultivates a small cohort of undergraduates with mentorship, language study, unique course opportunities, and study …
From Beaver Dam to Brain Health
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 …
A Legacy in LACIS: Reflecting on the Influential Career of Alberto Vargas
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.
Updates for our international community
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 …