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Global Perspectives in Action: International Division Focuses on RISE Initiative

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The world faces unprecedented challenges, from climate change to global health crises. The university seeks to address many of these challenges through the Wisconsin Research, Innovation and Scholarly Excellence (RISE) Initiative, emphasizing faculty hiring, research infrastructure, interdisciplinary collaboration, and student opportunity across three focus areas: RISE-AI, RISE-EARTH, and RISE-THRIVE. The International Division is supporting RISE …

New country, abundant resources, aptitude for research help undergrad build confidence

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A year ago, Fengxu Li says, the idea of talking to a stranger on Zoom about himself would have simply felt too nerve-wracking and intimidating. He had only arrived in the United States in fall 2023. Shy by nature, he wasn’t confident in his English and was still emerging from a gloomy period. Amazingly, amid …

International Academic Programs and International Student Services Earn Platinum Green Office Certification

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International Academic Programs (IAP) received Platinum Certification through the Green Office Certification Program for their commitment to green initiatives. The Green Office Certification Program assists UW–Madison offices in becoming more sustainable workplaces. The program provides employees with resources to implement environmentally savvy practices in the workspace.   International Services (IS), which is comprised of International Student …

Message from the Dean-December 2024

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As the fall 2024 semester comes to a close, it’s a perfect time to reflect on the programs and events that enriched our campus and community. From dynamic student activities to community outreach events, these moments fostered global understanding and meaningful connections. Congratulations to all the Badgers who graduated this semester—your achievements inspire us! Check …

Message from the Dean-November 2024

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November is here, and with it comes one of my favorite times of the year: International Education Week (IEW)! The week is a time to celebrate achievements in international education and exchange, and the activities highlighted on the IEW website showcase the ways that the International Division and our campus partners connect Wisconsin to the …

Q-A with visiting Fulbright TEA participant: Dan Chita, from Romania

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Earlier this academic year, 23 educators from 13 countries joined the UW–Madison School of Education community as part of the Fulbright Teaching Excellence and Achievement (Fulbright TEA) program. The visiting teachers arrived from countries across Eastern Europe and Central Asia on Sept. 11 and stayed through most of October. The Fulbright TEA participants attended academic seminars …

2024 Open Doors Report: UW–Madison ranked #8 for study abroad and #18 for international students

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UW–Madison ranked #8 for study abroad and #18 for international students in the 2024 Open Doors Report.

Celebrating South Asia: A Recap of the 52nd Annual Conference

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The 52nd Annual Conference on South Asia, a four-day event held from October 30 to November 2, drew over 1,200 attendees from around the globe. Hosted by the Center for South Asia at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, the conference is the world’s largest and most influential gatherings of South Asian scholars, students, and professionals.

ISS Director receives Excellence in Diversity & Inclusion in International Education (EDIIE) Award

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The International Division is proud to share that International Student Services (ISS) Director Samantha McCabe is the recipient of the 2024 Excellence in Diversity & Inclusion in International Education (EDIIE) in the Individual (Professional) Award of Trailblazer. Diversity Abroad, the organization that sponsors the award, shared a statement highlighting this achievement. “The EDIIE Awards honor …

Q-A with visiting Fulbright TEA participant: Shalala Mammadli, from Azerbaijan

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Earlier this academic year, 23 educators from 13 countries joined the UW–Madison School of Education community as part of the Fulbright Teaching Excellence and Achievement (Fulbright TEA) program. The visiting teachers arrived from countries across Eastern Europe and Central Asia on Sept. 11 and stayed through most of October. The Fulbright TEA participants attended academic seminars …