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For most people, horseback riding is a sport or a leisurely activity. Dr. Benazir Meera, a postdoctoral research associate at UW–Madison, and her colleagues, however, are using therapeutic horseback riding to shape the future of health promotion, ensuring underserved communities in Wisconsin have access to this powerful and healing tool. Pursuing Passion: From Engineering to …
The Institute for Regional and International Studies (IRIS) is proud to recognize the exceptional achievements of our 2024-2025 Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) fellows. These students have demonstrated a strong commitment to language acquisition and international studies, embodying the spirit of global engagement that UW–Madison cultivates.
IRIS NRC is delighted to announce that UW–Madison senior Catherine “Cat” Carroll has been awarded a 2025 Reporting Fellowship by the Pulitzer Center. Pulitzer Center Reporting Fellowships support students pursuing independent journalism projects on underreported global topics including climate change, migration and refugees, global health, and human rights. Read the full story.
International issues have dominated the headlines this month. The International Division has been deeply involved in providing information and support for our international community at UW–Madison and for concerned colleagues across campus and beyond. During my visit to Washington, D.C. a few weeks ago, I met with our Board of Visitors and updated them on …
On April 4, Madison’s historic Barrymore Theatre came alive with the magic of international storytelling as over 250 students from across Wisconsin gathered for the annual World Cinema Day. This event, sponsored by the Wisconsin International Resource Consortium (WIRC) and held in conjunction with the Wisconsin Film Festival, offered a unique cinematic experience with the screening of “Yasmeen’s …
Learning a new language goes beyond the classroom. It involves taking on a new global perspective and learning about the culture behind each new word. For sophomore Juliana Bergman, the International Learning Community (ILC) has been a supportive environment where she has not only developed her proficiency in Mandarin Chinese, but has also found a …
UW–Madison has learned that the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) records of a number of current and former international students have been terminated by the U.S. government. As of Monday morning, April 7, the terminations affect six current students and seven alumni on employment extensions. A status termination generally means that an affected …
Learning about U.S. restaurant etiquette can take some time. Who orders first? How much do I tip? How do I get the attention of restaurant staff? The nuances of cultural etiquette can be all the more overwhelming for a new language learner or someone who is in a country for the first time. Fortunately, UW–Madison …
Dear International Students, Scholars, Faculty, and Staff, As you are likely already aware, during recent weeks, a number of international students and scholars around the United States have been detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). To date, we have received no such reports involving UW–Madison students, scholars, faculty, or staff. Even so, we …
The Institute for Regional and International Studies (IRIS) at UW–Madison stands at the forefront of cultural competency and outreach, directly affecting the lives of thousands of K-12 students, educators, and community members across Wisconsin. UW–Madison’s eight National Resource Centers (NRCs), all housed under IRIS and established between 1961 and 1997, host signature events and outreach …