Message From the Dean—October 2026

There are few signs of autumn as definitive as the golden leaves on Picnic Point, the red pullovers of pedestrians on State Street, and the pink flamingos sunning themselves on Bascom Hill! Fill the Hill …

Recapping International Education Week 2026 at UW–Madison

From classroom stories in local libraries to policy discussions at the heart of campus, International Education Week (IEW) at UW–Madison was a celebration of the Wisconsin Idea without borders. With more than 20 events spanning …

Impact of “pocket rescissions” on IFLE programs

The University of Wisconsin–Madison is aware of the White House’s September 25 announcement of an $810 million “pocket rescissions” package that affects $70 million in funds that Congress had appropriated for International and Foreign Language …

Global, Together: Q&A with Dean Vavrus

On September 1, the University of Wisconsin–Madison launched Global, Together—a 5-year strategic internationalization framework designed to guide international engagement. The framework reflects input from campus leaders and stakeholders and offers a roadmap for growing opportunities …

International Internships Prepare Badgers for the Global Workforce

International internships through International Academic Programs (IAP) extend the Wisconsin Idea across borders by connecting Badgers with professional opportunities around the world. These hands-on experiences allow UW–Madison students to expand their technical skills and global …

UW–Madison Announces Fulbright U.S. Student Awards for 2026-2027

UW–Madison is pleased to announce that 16 Badgers have received Fulbright U.S. Student Program awards for the 2026-2027 academic year, with 15 accepting the grant.  Close to 2,000 Fulbright U.S. students—recent college graduates, graduate students, …