Category: Study Abroad

[UW News] UW-Madison Suspends Egypt Programs and Students Leave Alexandria

UW–Madison News – January 31, 2011 Note: As of 5:30 p.m. CST today, Monday, Jan. 31, the students in Alexandria had left the airport and were en route to Prague on their way back to the United States. In light of escalating political unrest, the University of Wisconsin–Madison has indefinitely suspended its study abroad programs …

[The Badger Herald] UW Renews Chinese Champion Program for 3 Additional Years

The Badger Herald – January 25, 2011 “UW renews Chinese Champion program for 3 additional years; As Big Ten Network shows film on visit, Chinese, UW officials sing praises of student transfer” by Katherine Krueger. The Badger Herald – January 25, 2011 “UW renews Chinese Champion program for 3 additional years; As Big Ten Network …

January 26 Starts IAP Open Houses: Learn More About Study Abroad at UW-Madison

This spring, the International Academic Programs (IAP), located at 250 Bascom Hall, will play host to numerous drop-in events for students to learn more about study abroad opportunities at UW–Madison. This spring, the International Academic Programs (IAP), located at 250 Bascom Hall, will play host to numerous drop-in events for students to learn more about …

[CHE] As White House Pushes Study Abroad in China, Educators Question the Logistics

The Chronicle of Higher Education — January 19, 2011 “As White House Pushes Study Abroad in China, Educators Question the Logistics” by Karin Fischer The Chronicle of Higher Education — January 19, 2011 “As White House Pushes Study Abroad in China, Educators Question the Logistics” by Karin Fischer

[CHE] Northeastern, Once Local, Goes Global: University Expands Signature Co-op Program and Foreign Enrollment

The Chronicle of Higher Education — January 16, 2011 “Northeastern, Once Local, Goes Global: University Expands Signature Co-op Program and Foreign Enrollment” The Chronicle of Higher Education — January 16, 2011 “Northeastern, Once Local, Goes Global: University Expands Signature Co-op Program and Foreign Enrollment”

[The Ripon Commonwealth Press] Column: Study of Trade Agreement Takes Ben Halfway Across the World

The Ripon Commonwealth Press — December 29, 2010 “Column: Study of Trade Agreement Takes Ben Halfway Across the World” AS RIPONITES GATHERED ’round their Christmas trees and fireplaces last week, one Ripon native had a slightly different experience: He was hard at work. In India. Ben Beduhn, a Ripon High School and University of Wisconsin–Madison …

UW-Madison Receives Grant to Support Humanities

UW News Release – December 20, 2010 An extraordinary public-private partnership will allow the University of Wisconsin–Madison to enhance education and research in the humanities. The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation has awarded the university a $10 million grant as part of an effort to preserve and enhance the humanities at public research universities that have …

[CT] Elite Chinese Athletes Redefine Foreign Exchange Experience at UW

The Capital Times — December 16, 2010 “Elite Chinese Athletes Redefine Foreign Exchange Experience at UW” That’s what sets apart the university’s pilot Chinese Champions program, a collaboration with Beijing Sport University that this week “graduates” its first class and recently was renewed for the next three years. The nine participants, a mixture of athletes …

Photo Gallery: Chinese Champions Program Farewell Party on December 5

The 2010 Chinese Champions program at the University of Wisconsin–Madison is winding up a highly successful inaugural session amid news that the innovative exchange has been extended for three additional years. The groundbreaking program allowed nine Olympic-caliber Chinese student-athletes and coaches to live and study at UW–Madison as part of a partnership with Beijing University …

[Wisconsin Worldview] Why China?

Wisconsin Worldview — December 2, 2010 “Why China?” by Masarah Van Eyck UW–Madison’s chancellor has launched an intensive series of activities in and around China. Why there, and why now? Last spring, when Chancellor Biddy Martin announced her plans to visit China, it wasn’t particularly surprising. After all, other UW–Madison chancellors have visited with university …