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Nicole Leotaud has dedicated her career to conserving her Caribbean home by relying on its greatest resource: people. On the north coast of Trinidad, there’s a long, remote stretch of beach. Unlike most of island’s beaches — taken over by resorts — this one lies pristine, undeveloped. Behind the white sands and the sparkling blue …
On July 31, Frances Vavrus officially began her tenure as vice provost and dean of UW–Madison’s International Division. Vavrus was announced for the position in April following a nationwide search. The International Division dean provides leadership to more than 130 faculty and staff across six pillar units, including the Institute for Regional and International Studies, …
Although the Nelson Institute is housed within Science Hall at 550 North Park Street, our faculty, students, and alumni are sharing our mission and conducting research internationally. From partnering with world-renowned organizations to helping small tribal communities, the institute makes an impact all across the globe. Read the full story.
(Editor’s note: Xinlin (Grace) Jiang is a senior majoring in journalism and mass communication from Chengdu, China.) On a late August day in 2021, I stepped out of the Madison airport with three suitcases and a heavily packed backpack, having traveled 15 hours by plane from Chengdu, China. Sitting in an Uber, I gazed out …
The UW–Madison International Division is excited to announce that as of July 1, 2023 the International Internship Program (IIP) has merged with International Academic Programs (IAP).
KMS is the first scholarship created specifically for international undergraduates at UW–Madison. Candidates are selected for drive, academic success, and commitment to addressing problems of poverty alleviation in their own countries/region. Awarded students received a full-tuition scholarship to complete their undergraduate studies. We are pleased to announce the latest King-Morgridge Scholars and share a little …
The University of Wisconsin–Madison has been recognized on the Peace Corps list of historically top volunteer-producing colleges and universities. Since 2003, UW–Madison has ranked No. 2 among the top 25 schools. Additionally, in 2020, the state of Wisconsin ranked No. 19 among all states and territories with the highest number of Peace Corps volunteers …
Madison, Malawi, Beijing, Washington, DC. Corey Black’s journey to the iSchool has been a bit of an adventure. After graduating with degrees in Afro-American studies and English literature, it was time to leave the familiarity of Madison, and the next stop of Black’s journey took her all the way to Beijing, where she worked as …
University of Wisconsin–Madison senior Mary Moczulewski will join the first class of recipients for the Iris Burton Bulls ROTC Fellowship Program for her work with Project Global Officer (GO). Sponsored by the Defense Language and National Security Education Office, Project GO, aims to improve language and intercultural skills for future military officers. Following the completion …
Story updated in March 2026. Varawut Silpa-archa was born with great expectations. The son of Thailand Prime Minister Banharn Silpa-archa, he grew up in a world of leadership and politics. Both his mother and father saw great things for Varawut, with his mother even nicknaming him “Top” as a young boy, because she wanted him …