University of Wisconsin–Madison
When Natascha Merten first arrived in Madison for a research internship in 2017 from Germany, she didn’t know how to stop the bus. “I didn’t realize you had to pull the weird string hanging underneath the window,” she laughed. “Where I’m from, there’s a button that says ‘STOP.’ It’s pretty clear what that button does.” …
A collaboration of UW–Madison’s IRIS centers hosted a workshop at the Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor’s Club last week. Titled “AI and Society: Community Impacts and New Directions,” the event drew over 55 educators, business leaders, and community partners from across the state.
The International Division Pre-Dissertation Travel Scholarships support overseas travel to potential field research sites for doctoral students. The impact of these scholarships is significant, enabling groundbreaking research and fostering global leadership.
The Institute for Regional and International Studies (IRIS) Graduate Student Summer Fieldwork Award offers financial support for UW–Madison graduate students across all disciplines and career stages. This award enables them to conduct critical field research or other work abroad, underscoring the expansive nature of the IRIS community.
What if your study abroad experience could not only expand your global outlook, but also introduce a career dedicated to U.S. national security and public service? For several cohorts of UW–Madison students, the Boren Awards make that a reality.
From campus conversations to experiences abroad, the spring 2025 semester showcased the many ways UW–Madison students, scholars, and partners engaged with the world. As the semester wraps up, we’re highlighting some of the International Division’s favorite moments that brought global learning to campus—and took Badgers far beyond it. JANUARY International Student Services hosted the International …
The University of Wisconsin–Madison community and the Latin American, Caribbean, and Iberian Studies (LACIS) Program are preparing to bid farewell to Alberto Vargas, a cornerstone figure on campus.
Pojen Suhendra ’02 made a life-changing decision when he left Indonesia to pursue a business degree at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. With limited information and a strong sense of intuition, he took a leap—an early example of the adaptability and foresight that would define his career in global operations and supply chain leadership. Suhendra arrived …
The University of Wisconsin–Madison leads the nation among large colleges and universities on the Peace Corps’ 2025 list of Top Volunteer-Producing Colleges and Universities, with 46 alumni currently serving in 30 countries around the world. UW–Madison’s recognition as the top university for 2025 affirms its long-standing commitment to public service and global engagement. Since the …
The Wisconsin International Scholars (WISc) Program offers a unique enrichment program for undergraduates at UW–Madison. Designed for students across all academic disciplines, this program aims to attract those looking to infuse their studies with an international dimension. Participants in WISc engage in a shared core curriculum, actively join internationally-focused gatherings and activities, and benefit from …