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 …
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Erin Barbato Joins Global Initiative To Address Critical Issues Facing Migrants and Refugees
Erin Barbato, director of the Immigrant Justice Center at University of Wisconsin Law School, has been tapped for an extensive three-year global initiative to address the critical challenges faced by migrants and refugees.
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 …
UW–Madison’s Niec helps introduce evidence-based parent–child therapy in Spain
A School of Education faculty member recently helped launch Spain’s first national training program in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) — an evidence-based, live-coaching intervention that strengthens relationships between young children and their caregivers.
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 …
Assistant Professor Jing Wang Awarded 2025 Public Intellectual Fellow
Jing Wang, Assistant Professor at the School of Journalism and Mass Communication and member of Steering Committee at the Center for East Asian Studies (CEAS), has been selected as a fellow for the ninth cohort of the Public Intellectuals Program. 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 …