University of Wisconsin–Madison
From action and drama in films to the way that it brings the world together, Yeongbin “Ellen” Jeon has always had a passion for media communications. A communications arts major specializing in radio, television and film, Jeon has embraced every opportunity to foster connections in a new environment through media. She even chose to pursue …
Neena Whitlow has moved around for most of her life. She was born in Baltimore, Maryland, but spent most of her childhood in Indiana and Wisconsin. Now, she will embark on a study abroad program in Thailand. After studying Thai at UW–Madison, Whitlow wanted to intertwine her interest in national and global security with the …
Sawyer Getschman is an East Asian Languages and Cultures major at UW–Madison with a minor in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. During her time at UW–Madison, she has been a member of the Korean Learning Community, an ALC Korean Peer Language tutor, and participated in multiple study abroad programs in South Korea. She …
Hailing from South Korea, Hyemin “Hamni” Park brings a unique perspective to the UW–Madison political science PhD program. She sat down with the International Division to discuss her research on how East Asian thinkers grappled with Western political concepts, her decision to pursue graduate studies at UW–Madison, and the supportive environment she’s found within the …
Maxwell Chibuogwu, an international student from Nigeria, will be graduating this spring with a PhD in plant pathology. In this Q&A, he talks about his route to UW–Madison, his motivation to study pathogens of crop plants, his leadership roles at UW, and the journey he’ll take to reach his future career goal: to consult for …
Max Koenig, from Baraboo, will follow his May 2024 graduation with a year-long exploration of the influence of African culture, history and music in communities that were impacted by slavery. His travels will take him to Caribbean nations, Colombia and Brazil. Read the full story.
Amid the difficulty of a turbulent first year of college, David Kwon stumbled upon one piece of good fortune. He had signed up for ISyE 191: The Practice of Industrial Engineering, purely because it was an introductory course that fit into his schedule. With family health issues in South Korea weighing on him and an impending …
CALS students are doing amazing things, and we’re excited to feature some of them in our Q&A series! This week, we’re hearing from Anita Anongdeth, a senior majoring in horticulture with a certificate in Asian American studies. Read the full story.
As midnight struck on Feb. 10 over Lake Mendota, cheers and claps filled the air as the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s Asian community came together. They were making dumplings and sharing their traditions to celebrate the Lunar New Year and welcome the Year of the Dragon. For people who celebrate the two-week-long holiday — known by …
PhD Student Seungmi Cho, MSW ‘07, BSW ’06 received a 2023-2024 Capstone Teaching Award for her outstanding teaching record at UW–Madison. This campus-wide TA Award speaks to Seungmi’s contribution to students and the learning environment on campus. She has taught number of courses for the school in her time, including Advanced Macro Practice (Lecturer), Human Behavior and the Environment (TA), Homelessness: …