Carmela De Leon x’26 is a globally minded nursing student whose journey at UW–Madison is fueled by scholarship support and a drive to improve mental health outcomes for young patients worldwide.
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King-Morgridge Scholar Spotlight: Michael Bebile-Kogh
The King-Morgridge Scholars Program supports students who demonstrate exceptional leadership, a commitment to social impact, and a strong connection to their home communities. Scholars are provided resources, mentorship, and funding to pursue initiatives that create …
Carmela De Leon’s Ireland Immersion Experience
Q&A with Carmela De Leon, x’26: Ireland Immersion Experience
Jump into commencement with student speaker Jeeva Premkumar
Jeeva Premkumar likes to say he took a formative leap — into an icy Lake Mendota — after he got to campus, but the soon-to-be University of Wisconsin–Madison graduate and this year’s student speaker for Winter …
What are international students doing for Thanksgiving?
The University of Wisconsin–Madison is home to over 7,000 international students from more than 120 different countries. For some students, visiting home means a long flight and an uncomfortable middle seat. But with fall break just around …
King-Morgridge Scholar Spotlight: Kristhel Maholy Vernaza Sánchez
The King-Morgridge Scholars Program supports students who demonstrate exceptional leadership, a commitment to social impact, and a strong connection to their home communities. Scholars are provided resources, mentorship, and funding to pursue initiatives that create …
“International Career Conversations” Series Connects Students with Global Alumni
The International Studies (IS) Major at UW–Madison recently hosted its International Career Conversations series, connecting students directly with alumni in high-impact global careers. The events featured three distinguished IS alumni—Matthew Conway, Jessica Lyga, and Jacob …
Talking Politics: Elohim Monard on Launching “Conversando de Política”
At a moment when politics often feels polarized and overwhelming, PhD candidate Elohim Monard is creating space for thoughtful dialogue. His new podcast, Conversando de Política, highlights the voices of political communication scholars from around …
Honoring Jolanda Vanderwal Taylor’s 21 Years of Service to the WISc Program
For over two decades, Jolanda Vanderwal Taylor has been a foundational pillar of the Wisconsin International Scholars (WISc) Program, which cultivates a small cohort of undergraduates with mentorship, language study, unique course opportunities, and study …
WISLI Celebrates Successful Summer with Expanded Scholarships and Student Engagement
This summer, the Wisconsin Intensive Summer Language Institutes (WISLI) concluded a season of remarkable growth and renewed commitment to language education. Offering high-quality and proficiency-driven language courses, the program welcomed more than 200 students across …