University of Wisconsin–Madison
Among the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s many ambitious research endeavors, the IceCube Neutrino Observatory stands out as one of the most unique. This remarkable telescope, which has instrumented a billion tons of South Pole ice, is designed to search for tiny, ghostlike particles called neutrinos, helping scientists study the universe’s most powerful cosmic engines. When neutrinos …
As we begin this new semester, I want to extend a warm welcome to new and returning students, staff, and faculty at UW–Madison. I hope this semester opens a world of possibilities for each of you. Referring to the past few months as summer “break” seems a misnomer to me as many of our International …
Summer 2024 was a time to celebrate global connections and reaffirm the role partners around the world play in creating opportunities for international exchange. Dean Frances Vavrus and a delegation of university leaders and faculty, including Chancellor Mnookin, Vice Provost for Enrollment Management Derek Kindle, WSB Dean Vallabh “Samba” Sambamurthy, WFAA Chief Alumni Office and …
“This is a place I belong.” That’s how Gloria Castillo Posada felt as a girl growing up in Bogotá, Colombia. Exploring nature in the shadows of the Andes, she felt a sense of responsibility for supporting and maintaining the vast diversity of her country. It was the richness of her country and her identity that …
Samantha Flores, a University of Wisconsin–Madison junior, never thought she could study abroad. But this summer, thanks to a program that removes financial barriers from study abroad programs, the Milwaukee native spent three weeks in Botswana. A friend told her about the UW Global Gateway Initiative, a program that awards donor-funded scholarships to eligible UW–Madison students …
Jason Jonely, a UW–Madison leader, alumnus, and friend, died unexpectedly due to natural causes on Sunday, August 11, 2024. Jason was a remarkable individual whose career spanned more than 25 years of dedicated service to the University of Wisconsin–Madison and to the field of international education. An alumnus of UW–Madison, Jason began his career as …
A UW–Madison graduate student in the School of Education has been selected as a Fulbright U.S. Scholar for the 2024-25 academic year. Libby Hladik, a doctoral candidate with the Department of Kinesiology and the Occupational Therapy Program, is among 11 scholars who were selected from UW–Madison this year. For her research project, titled “Moving Towards …
From childhood dance steps in Thailand to delving into Cambodia’s cultural revival through her PhD studies, Nalin Sindhuprama’s passion for Southeast Asian cultural dynamics burns bright. Her journey began with traditional Thai dance, igniting a lifelong fascination with the art form, particularly in Cambodia. This fascination has blossomed into a dedicated academic pursuit, motivated by …
The long-standing partnership between the UW–Madison and Nazarbayev University (NU) is entering a new era marked by leadership changes but with a continued commitment to collaboration. In June, Dean Frances Vavrus traveled to Nazarbayev University to celebrate its newest graduates and to sign a new memorandum of understanding (MOU) with NU. This agreement will guide …
Language has played an important role in Nattaporn Luangpipat’s’ life. Throughout her educational journey, language, whether writing or speaking, has helped her form meaningful connections with her peers and students. Her fascination with how language unites people informed her research on the intergenerational literacies of Thai-Chinese families in Thailand, while receiving her PhD in composition …