From classroom stories in local libraries to policy discussions at the heart of campus, International Education Week (IEW) at UW–Madison was a celebration of the Wisconsin Idea without borders. With more than 20 events spanning …
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International Internships Prepare Badgers for the Global Workforce
International internships through International Academic Programs (IAP) extend the Wisconsin Idea across borders by connecting Badgers with professional opportunities around the world. These hands-on experiences allow UW–Madison students to expand their technical skills and global …
30 Years of Advancing International Education: A Q&A with Dan Gold
With a record-breaking 3,336 Badgers studying abroad through International Academic Programs (IAP) this past year, global learning at UW–Madison is reaching new heights—a trajectory Dan Gold has helped shape as he approaches his 15th year …
Global Gateway 2026 launches with new locations, record participants
From exploring sustainability in Chile to examining geopolitics in Estonia and development in Ghana, the Global Gateway Initiative immerses students in world issues through hands-on, faculty-led experiences abroad. Designed for students from across disciplines, Global …
How to study abroad … at the Olympics
UW–Madison students learning in Italy this semester lived out their dreams at the Winter Games.
Simple exchanges: UW abroad
History of UW’s study abroad program, how it operates today
Carmela De Leon: A World‑Traveled Nurse in the Making
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.
Carmela De Leon’s Ireland Immersion Experience
Q&A with Carmela De Leon, x’26: Ireland Immersion Experience
Study Abroad Photo Contest Winners 2025
Congratulations to our 2025 Study Abroad Photo Contest winners!
Rewiring Perspectives: Deborah Moreno’s Journey Through Singapore and Germany
Most engineering students’ schedules consist of a mixture of lectures, labs, and study time that range from the early morning into the night. These students perform balancing acts, juggling extracurricular activities, social time, and finding …