By Kellee Edmonds, for the American Council on Education Washington, DC (May 22, 2008)—Despite ongoing efforts to broaden global knowledge and understanding, an analysis by the Center for International Initiatives at the American Council on …
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Crossing state lines for material purposes: Cooperation along the I-Q Corridor [Wisconsin Technology Council]
By Tom Still, Wisconsin Technology Council MADISON – In his book on the plight of the Midwest in the global economy, Richard Longworth of the Chicago Council on Global Affairs laments that Wisconsin and its …
Entering the Global Marketplace: Building a Solid Foundation for International Success
The World Trade Center Wisconsin presents an executive briefing on entering the global marketplace, focusing on building a solid foundation for international success. This interactive briefing will be presented by local practitioners in key areas …
The Private Sector Role in Global Higher Education [Inside Higher Ed]
by Doug Lederman for Inside Higher Ed In many countries, as in the United States, demand for higher education is growing fast, sometimes outstripping the ability of traditional colleges — which, in many countries, means …
Looking Outwards to the Global World: The Drive for Internationalizing Universities in Hong Kong and Asia
Ka Ho Mok Associate Dean and Professor, Faculty of Social Sciences University of Hong Kong Gerry Postiglione Professor and Head, Policy, Administration, and Social Sciences University of Hong Kong 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. The …
Notable graduates: Ryosuke Shibuya — Breaking through language barriers
From UW-Madison Communications When Ryosuke Shibuya came to Madison in 2002, he had more of an adjustment to make than the average freshmen. Arriving from his home country of Japan, Shibuya did not speak any …
A voice nearly silenced teaches art of storytelling
By Jenny Price, UW-Madison Communications Moji Olaniyan pulls a plush tortoise puppet onto her hand, asking an audience of eager third-grade students for their help in telling a story about how the animal cracked his …
New UNESCO Portal on Higher Education Institutions [Global Higher Ed]
UNESCO Portal on Higher Education via Global Higher Ed. This portal offers access to on-line information on higher education institutions recognized or otherwise sanctioned by competent authorities in participating countries. Users are encouraged to consult …
Global warning: States must work together, development expert says [The Capital Times]
Mike Ivey, The Capital Times When Brown Shoe announced it was locating its new headquarters in St. Louis, not Madison — and closing its Famous Footwear offices here — one reason cited was some $43 …
Higher Education Summit for Global Development [The Chronicle of Higher Education]
Nearly 200 college presidents from the United States and abroad, along with dozens of corporate and foundation representatives, met at the State Department in April to discuss how they can work together to support economic …