University of Wisconsin–Madison
As a top producer of Peace Corps volunteers, many UW–Madison alums and Wisconsinites across the state hold the organization close to heart. UW–Madison will host a series of events on campus and in the community, March 1–7 as part of Peace Corps Week, a national celebration of the 59th anniversary of the Peace Corps. The …
The nation can take pride knowing that the Peace Corps has made a difference in the lives of people around the world for almost 60 years. But with more than 3,200 Badgers and over 6,300 Wisconsinites overall having served, the legacy of the Peace Corps is especially meaningful in Madison and across the state. “For …
From the lush rainforests of Napo Province, Ecuador, to the golden shores of Coron Island in the Philippines, Nelson Institute alumna April Sansom has traveled the world to work with communities on land rights and conservation initiatives. A long-time believer in the power of community-based conservation, Sansom focuses much of her work on small-scale conservation …
Caisey Griffith of Klamath Falls, Ore., has been accepted into the Peace Corps and will depart for Zambia on August 19, 2019, to begin training as a health volunteer. Griffith will promote maternal and child health in her community. “I was motivated to join the Peace Corps after studying abroad in Uganda in college. I …
University of Wisconsin–Madison materials science and engineering students often seek out interesting places to work after they graduate. Some go further afield than most, however: They sign up for stints in the Peace Corps after they receive their diplomas. In recent years, several MS&E alumni have taken their talents overseas. It’s a natural fit, really, as a …
Peace Corps Director Jody Olsen will travel to UW–Madison Nov. 28–30 to celebrate UW–Madison ranking as #1 on Peace Corps’ Top Volunteer Producing Colleges and Universities list for the second year in a row. Peace Corps Director Jody Olsen will travel to UW–Madison Nov. 28–30 to celebrate UW–Madison ranking as #1 on Peace Corps’ Top …
The University of Wisconsin–Madison ranked first among large schools on the Peace Corps 2017 Top Volunteer-Producing Colleges and Universities list. There are 87 Badgers currently volunteering worldwide. The University of Wisconsin–Madison ranked first among large schools on the Peace Corps 2017 Top Volunteer-Producing Colleges and Universities list. There are 87 Badgers currently volunteering worldwide.
Peace Corps Volunteers know that service isn’t a bucket list item; it’s a life-long dedication. Once you are part of the Peace Corps family, you are always a member. No one knows that better than Lindsay Carrera, a Hartland, Wisconsin, native who recently completed her service in Uganda. “I have always wanted to do Peace Corps …
His studies at the University of Wisconsin–Madison fostered Patrick Reed’s interest in exploring different cultures and perspectives. Add to that a desire to serve others. Since receiving his B.A. in history and international studies from UW–Madison in 2011, Reed has followed a path of service. “I traveled the country for two years, volunteering in impacted …
Curious about the Peace Corps? Perhaps you’ve read that the University of Wisconsin–Madison has produced nearly 3,200 Peace Corps Volunteers since 1961. And with 68 Badger alumni currently serving overseas, UW–Madison ranks second on the annual list of top-producing universities and colleges. Peace Corps Week – Monday, Feb. 29 through Friday, March 4 – offers …