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Not only do the majority of people with diabetes live in low- and middle-income countries, per the World Health Organization, but treatment also lags in those under-resourced locales, more often leading to death or disability. To more effectively diagnose and treat patients in developing countries—and even here in Wisconsin—healthcare organizations have turned to programs that …
Assistant Professor Celina Doria recently hosted two acompañantes from Mexico, Bianca Acuña Valverde and Perla Martinez Reynoso. Acompañantes are feminist abortion activists who support pregnant people having medication abortions outside of clinical settings. While in town, the acompañantes gave a guest lecture in Dr. Doria’s Reproductive Justice course, met with members of a Latina-led doula organization, Roots4Change, and …
Kristhel Vernaza Sanchez was awarded the 2026 Richard Ralph Winter Phoenix Rising Humanitarian Scholarship.
It’s well-known among scientists that viruses can alter the makeup and function of ecosystems. For example, they promote microbial diversity by infecting and killing select bacteria, and their impact on microbial communities can influence the global carbon cycle.
UW–Madison’s Beth Fields, an associate professor of occupational therapy in the School of Education’s Department of Kinesiology, has received a Fulbright U.S. Scholar award.
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 Gateway combines academics, global engagement, and cohort-based learning to push students beyond campus and into new cultural and intellectual environments. …
Chaoqun Lu joined the UW–Madison faculty in January 2026 as a professor in the Department of Soil and Environmental Sciences.
Commencement is a moment to look ahead and to recognize the journey that has brought each graduate to this important moment in their lives. As I reflect on the many different paths to Madison that our international students have taken, there are recurrent themes that emerge in their stories: growth, resilience, discovery, and the courage …
From winter welcomes to spring milestones, the 2026 semester reflected the many ways UW–Madison’s global community connected, learned, and grew together. New students arrived and found their footing, scholars advanced research with international impact, and programs created meaningful opportunities for cross-cultural exchange. As the semester comes to a close, we’re highlighting a selection of moments …
Kimchi is more than food. Widely recognized as Korea’s national dish, the fermented staple—made of cabbage, radish, garlic, ginger, and chili—appears on tables across the country. Though it is frequently associated with Korean cuisine, the food transcends international boundaries. Produced and consumed worldwide, it moves across borders and production networks, carrying different cultural meanings depending …