Dear Badger Community, In consideration of the evolving conditions around the world, the International Division has cancelled all Winter Intersession, Spring, and Spring Break 2021 study abroad programs. This decision applies to inbound exchanges as …
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Coldest Northern Hemisphere temperature, first recorded by UW–Madison, officially confirmed
Nearly 30 years after recording a temperature of minus 93.2 degrees Fahrenheit (minus 69.6 Celsius) in Greenland, the measurement has been verified by the World Meteorological Organization as the coldest recorded temperature in the Northern Hemisphere. The …
Joel Baraka is reimagining education, and every student is a star
Education has always been a priority for Joel Baraka. Even facing obstacles, he has forged ahead. Now, he is looking to merge his passion for education and his studies in civil engineering to give back …
Finding common ground across borders
Human rights issues do not discriminate based on continent, nor do they halt in the face of a pandemic – in fact, they are global matters that magnify in times of disaster. Through participation in …
On the job, abroad: Students reflect on virtual international internships
For many students, summer means long, hot days and the opportunity to flex their newfound classroom skills at an internship. COVID-19 altered many summer interns’ plans, especially those who hoped to travel abroad and participate …
WISLI hosts inaugural Less Commonly Taught Languages Career Fair
Story by Steve Barcus
Grad student helping organize PPE production, COVID response in developing countries
While her University of Wisconsin-Madison engineering classmates were landing jobs or applying to graduate school, Rebecca Alcock was preparing for a summer of volunteer work in a Guatemalan mountain town and trying to sort through …
Chancellor speaks on COVID-19 research at Nanjing Tech Week 2020
“Chinese scientists are currently leading several of the most promising research projects at UW-Madison related to COVID-19,” said UW-Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank, as part of her recorded remarks at last week’s “Nanjing Tech Week 2020,” …
Statement from Chancellor Rebecca Blank in support of non-immigrant visas
Chancellor Rebecca Blank released the following statement in response to an executive order on non-immigrant visas: International employees, scholars and students are valued and important members of our community. They contribute to scientific discoveries and …
UW-Madison again scores highly in world university rankings
The University of Wisconsin–Madison has been ranked 26th worldwide by the Center for World University Rankings. Last year, UW–Madison ranked 25th overall. The university placed 20th nationally (19th last year), quality of education, 34th (28th last …