University of Wisconsin–Madison
University of Wisconsin–Madison students preparing to embark on international internships for the spring 2014 semester were among those who gathered recently to hear words of encouragement and to receive scholarships to help pay their way. These 10 undergraduates were recognized December 4, at the Fall 2013 Study Abroad Scholarship Award Ceremony, sponsored by the Division …
The University of Wisconsin–Madison ranked sixth among U.S. universities and colleges in the number of students studying abroad in 2011-12, with 2,149 students earning academic credit outside of the United States, according to the 2013 Open Doors Report on International Educational Exchange. Also, UW–Madison ranked 22nd among peer institutions in the total number of international …
Many of the students who come to the University of Wisconsin–Madison to pursue a world-class education discover that the university also serves as a marvelous launching pad for exploring the world. The celebration of International Education Week 2013 (November 11–15) at UW–Madison will feature a range of opportunities to investigate what the campus offers and …
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, will provide an opportunity to highlight and celebrate the university community’s ongoing commitment to that tradition. “Today, international education touches …
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 about higher education in the United States. The delegations – supported by the U.S. Embassy to Brazil, in partnership with …
Coming to the University of Wisconsin–Madison opens new doors to a world of learning possibilities and experiences. For more than 2,000 students each year, that means leaving campus—for a few weeks up to a full year—to take advantage of educational opportunities beyond the U.S. borders. Nationally, UW–Madison ranks among top 10 universities in sending students …
A trio of students from the University of York in the United Kingdom spent three weeks in Madison this summer, examining how funding for local non-profit agencies supports innovation. Their stay culminated with a presentation of their findings and observations with representatives of several agencies. Their study marked the debut of a fellowships program between …
Nine University of Wisconsin–Madison students are among more than 850 undergraduates from 324 colleges and universities across the United States awarded the prestigious Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, for study abroad during the fall 2013 semester or 2013-14 academic year. Each Gilman …
University of Wisconsin–Madison students preparing to embark on international internships were among those who gathered recently – accompanied by family and friends – to hear words of encouragement and to receive scholarships to help pay their way. These undergraduates were recognized April 18, at the Spring 2013 Study Abroad Scholarship Award Ceremony, sponsored by the …
University of Wisconsin–Madison students preparing to embark on a variety of international programs gathered recently at the Pyle Center – joined by family and friends – to hear words of encouragement and to receive scholarships to help pay their way. More than 160 undergraduates were honored April 18, at the Spring 2013 Study Abroad Scholarship …