This week, the University of Wisconsin–Madison joins higher education institutions across the country in observing International Education Week (IEW), a celebration of the benefits of international education and cultural exchange. As a global university boasting …
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Open Doors Report ranks UW-Madison as #12 for study abroad, #20 for international students
UW–Madison continues to be a top U.S. university for study abroad and international students, according to the 2023 Open Doors Report, which is published annually by the Institute of International Education in partnership with the …
The sparkling journey of Kavant and Sharart
Husband and wife team Nuttapon (Kenny) Yongkiettakul ’05 & Shar-Linn Liew ’05 shine in the world of fine jewelry. Their innovations in function and design have adorned stars from film, television, and music such as …
Message from the Dean: October 2023
The transition from summer to fall in Madison brings with it many changes on campus, from autumnal artistry as leaves turn from green to gold to the welcoming of new students, staff, and faculty on …
Message on travel to Israel
The U.S. Embassy–Israel has posted and continues to update alerts regarding travel in Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza. U.S. citizens in the area have been reminded to remain vigilant and take steps to increase …
WIScholar graduate takes on coaching roles with college and NFL teams
Most football super fans build their weekends around football. Wisconsin International Scholars (WISc) Program alumn, Ashley Cornwell, built her life around it. From playing as a kid to joining an NCAA coaching staff, there is little …
Recordings now available from 2023 Less Commonly Taught Languages (LCTL) Career Fair
The Language Program Office has announced that recordings from this summer’s Less Commonly Taught Languages (LCTL) Career Fair are now available! This year’s fair featured a three-day Wisconsin Intensive Summer Language Institutes (WISLI) Professional Development …
Message from the Dean: Beginning the 2023-2024 academic year
September is a special month in Madison, where the beginning of meteorological autumn is marked by the arrival of moving vans, football fans, and new students from around the world. Three decades ago, I was …
Boren Awards open doors to language learning and new horizons
This fall, as most Badgers settle into Madison, three UW–Madison students, including senior Madeline Rutherford, will instead travel to Almaty, Kazakhstan, for a year of advanced Russian language study on the Russian Overseas Flagship Capstone …
International Dean Frances Vavrus: A message of support following the disaster in Libya
To the entire UW-Madison community, The past week has been devastating for the people of Northern Africa. Morocco experienced a powerful earthquake just days ago, and now torrential rain and the collapse of two dams …