Message from the Dean
As we begin this new semester, I want to extend a warm welcome to new and returning students, staff, and faculty at UW–Madison. I hope this semester opens a world of possibilities for each of you.
Referring to the past few months as summer “break” seems a misnomer to me as many of our International Division programs and activity were at their peak from June through August.
The Wisconsin Intensive Summer Language Institutes (WISLI) hosted almost 200 students on campus for intensive learning for more than 20 less commonly taught languages (LCTLs). Participants in WISLI see extraordinary growth during their time in Madison, acquiring two semesters of language learning in only eight weeks. I am proud that UW is a LCTL hub because even though these may be less commonly taught languages in the U.S., the cultural, diplomatic, and scholarly importance of each of them, from Arabic to Vietnamese, cannot be overstated. I invite all current and prospective language learners to consider the summer 2025 WISLI session and reach out for more information. Read more.
International News at UW
WIPAC agreement with Thai partners signals enthusiasm for future collaborations
Among the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s many ambitious research endeavors, the IceCube Neutrino Observatory stands out as one of the most unique. This remarkable telescope, which has instrumented a billion tons of South Pole ice, is …
Message from the Dean–September 2024
As we begin this new semester, I want to extend a warm welcome to new and returning students, staff, and faculty at UW–Madison. I hope this semester opens a world of possibilities for each of …
Summer 2024 international engagement in photos
Summer 2024 was a time to celebrate global connections and reaffirm the role partners around the world play in creating opportunities for international exchange. Dean Frances Vavrus and a delegation of university leaders and faculty, …
The Speed of Trust
“This is a place I belong.” That’s how Gloria Castillo Posada felt as a girl growing up in Bogotá, Colombia. Exploring nature in the shadows of the Andes, she felt a sense of responsibility for …
UW-Madison students show gratitude for program that expands study abroad access
Samantha Flores, a University of Wisconsin-Madison junior, never thought she could study abroad. But this summer, thanks to a program that removes financial barriers from study abroad programs, the Milwaukee native spent three weeks in …
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In Memoriam
Learn about faculty, staff, donors and other supporters who furthered the mission of the International Division.