University of Wisconsin–Madison
The Wisconsin Alumni Association (WAA) France Chapter named Kelly Jakes, PhD Candidate in UW–Madison’s Department of Communication Arts, its first Ouisconsin scholar, on Friday, April 2. This new needs-based scholarship will be given annually to a UW student to conduct field research in France, with a goal to enhance his or her global competence. The …
The Cap Times (April 1, 2010) — Like a growing number of college students across the country, Teresa Welsh considered spending a semester studying abroad. “But I’ve heard from a lot of people that you basically go and hang out with other Americans or English speakers, live in a dorm with others like you and …
To celebrate National Peace Corps Week, the University of Wisconsin–Madison held a series of activities during the first week of March to honor the work of Returned Peace Corps Volunteers (RPCV) and to learn more about the Peace Corps program at UW–Madison. The week was also intended to support new volunteers and provide information for …
March 10, 2010, Wisconsin State Journal By Karen Rivedale UW–Madison is partnering with some of the world’s leading business schools to create a first-of-its-kind graduate degree in global real estate. The unique model for the new Global Real Estate Master will start American and foreign students at one of three international schools and then bring …
Last year UW–Madison student Ed Wallace studied in Varanasi, India on an intensive Hindi language and research program. When Wallace, an Oconto, WI native, returned home, he created a video of his experience. We invite you to view this incredible portrayal of an incredible International Academic Programs (IAP) study abroad experience! A senior majoring in …
To celebrate National Peace Corps Week, the University of Wisconsin–Madison invites you to engage in a series of activities to honor the work of Returned Peace Corps Volunteers (RPCV) and to learn more about the Peace Corps program at UW–Madison. The week is also to support new volunteers and find out if the Peace Corps …
Five UW–Madison students received £500 travel awards to study at the University of Leeds this semester. The award recipients were: Natalie Ornat and Lauren Wachos, both undeclared juniors; Kyle Tasch, a junior biology major; Laurel Schultz, a junior communication disorders major; and Kieven Sperry, a communication arts senior. The travel award has been generously funded …
[NB: This interview first appeared in last week’s Oconto Reporter.] Ed Wallace, Oconto, WI native, is a senior majoring in Languages and Cultures of Asia (LCA) and English. Last year, he studied abroad in Varanasi, India on an intensive Hindi language and research program. He has recently been awarded a Fulbright scholarship to return to …
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Last November, several UW–Madison students received scholarships to study abroad through International Academic Programs (IAP). IAP awarded scholarships based merit and financial need. Specifically, 38 merit-based scholarships were awarded for the spring 2010 and winter-intercession students, totaling $35,500, and 18 students received general IAP scholarships for the spring 2010 and winter-intercession, totaling $15,000. Four students …