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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 meaningful change locally and globally.
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 meaningful change locally and globally. Check out part 1 of the spotlight series.
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 Kushner—all of whom have forged paths in international development, humanitarian and human rights work, and journalism. Students were excited to …
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 the world and explores how politics, communication and geopolitics intersect across the Americas.
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 abroad grants. As she steps down from her role as faculty chair after 21 years, we reflect on her remarkable …
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 19 different languages. Students came from 84 home institutions, a testament to the program’s expanding national reach. Students come to …
From the agricultural heartland of Tamil Nadu in southern India to the cranberry bogs of Wisconsin, Dharani Suresh Babu is forging a path that blends a deep-rooted connection to farming with cutting-edge technology. A Ph.D. candidate in horticulture science and computer science at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, she is pioneering digital agriculture solutions that are …
Three University of Wisconsin–Madison students are taking their Badger pride to the international stage, tackling everything from food waste in Thailand to environmental policy in Indonesia. As recipients of the NextGen Service Fellowship, Julia Vogel, Christopher Mitchell, and Sydney Radwin are gaining hands-on experience in global public service. Coordinated by the Institute of International Education …
The Institute for Regional and International Studies (IRIS) Graduate Student Summer Fieldwork Award offers financial support for UW–Madison graduate students across all disciplines and career stages. This award enables them to conduct critical field research or other work abroad, underscoring the expansive nature of the IRIS community.
What if your study abroad experience could not only expand your global outlook, but also introduce a career dedicated to U.S. national security and public service? For several cohorts of UW–Madison students, the Boren Awards make that a reality.