The current turmoil in Ukraine, with tensions further heightened by fears of Russian intervention, are grabbing headlines around the world. To help shed light on this situation, the Center for Russia, East Europe, and Central …
Faculty & Staff
Study tour brings Fukushima University students to UW-Madison
In the days leading up to the third anniversary of the Fukushima nuclear disaster in Japan, Madison will host a group of students from Fukushima University, who will speak at a public event about their …
UW-Madison regains top ranking in recruiting Peace Corps Volunteers
The University of Wisconsin–Madison has regained the distinction as the nation’s top-producer of current Peace Corps volunteers, with 90 alumni serving overseas. UW–Madison held the top spot on Peace Corps’ annual top schools rankings from …
UW-Madison begins fourth agreement with Kazakhstan university
The University of Wisconsin–Madison has signed its fourth – and most extensive – agreement with Nazarbayev University (NU) in Astana, Kazakhstan, which will lead to more faculty and staff collaborations between the two universities and …
Krikelas, former International Studies staff member, passes away
Joan E. Krikelas, who worked in International Studies at the University of Wisconsin–Madison for 17 years, died on November 29, 2013, at UW Hospital after a brief illness. She was 79. Krikelas worked in what …
UW Global Gateway offers funded, short-term study abroad opportunities
Students at the University of Wisconsin–Madison who are curious about studying abroad, but still reluctant about plunging into an overseas experience will have a new way to test international waters, starting next summer. International Academic …
International Education Week events showcase UW–Madison’s global tradition
The University of Wisconsin–Madison has a long, distinguished history of international engagement and producing globally talented graduates who create better lives for people in the state and around the world. International Education Week, November 11-15, …
UW-Madison hosts Brazil delegation
The University of Wisconsin–Madison recently hosted a group of academic leaders from Brazil, one of three delegations from South America’s largest country visiting U.S. institutions in the Midwest, New England and West Coast to learn …
Worldwide Universities Network (WUN) offers research grants
University of Wisconsin–Madison faculty and academic staff are invited to apply for grants of up to £15,000 (average £10,000) offered through the Worldwide Universities Network (WUN) to launch longer-term research collaborations within the WUN Global …
Advisory Board proposes restructuring of Division of International Studies
The Advisory Board to the Interim Director of the Division of International Studies has issued its report, containing proposals for restructuring the Division to better support the university’s stated commitment to internationalizing research, education and …