University of Wisconsin–Madison
International adhesive and sealant company led by UW–Madison alumni Some brand names have incredible sticking power, becoming so successful that they become synonymous with the product itself. Wanting a bandage, tissue, or photocopy, an American is likely to ask for a Band-Aid, Kleenex, or Xerox. The same can be seen with brands around the world, …
Dhrtvan Sherman ’22 is no stranger to working in politics. From Chicago suburbs to the offices of Madison Democrats such as Tony Evers, Mark Pocan, and Mandela Barnes, Sherman now finds himself working on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. Of course, Sherman had help making the transition from one capitol to the other through his …
In a span of 20 minutes, a dozen UW students visited a Japanese pastry shop and a high-tech sushi restaurant, and then they got ice cream — twice. But they all left a little hungrier. They were the virtual guests of their counterparts at Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine (OUAVM), taking a food tour of …
Layne Hailu travelled thousands of miles from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to UW–Madison with the goal of eventually applying his talents back home to solve real world problems. “As college students, we are usually uncertain about what we want to do with our lives,” says his friend and May 2022 graduate Sheriff Mohammed Issaka. “That wasn’t …
UW–Madison international and area studies centers will receive $3.9 million in federal Title VI grants for the 2022–2023 academic year under the National Resource Centers (NRC) and Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowships programs, administered by the U.S. Department of Education. UW–Madison NRCs were awarded $1.8 million, and $2.1 million has been designated for …
Guido Podestá has announced he will step down as vice provost and dean of the International Division at the end of 2022. He will work with the division through the end of the current fiscal year to assist with the transition. Podestá has served in the position for 10 years. The university will conduct a …
Mansonellosis is a disease most people will never hear of, but it affects more than 100 million people worldwide. When University of Wisconsin–Madison researcher Mostafa Zamanian wanted to know more—from the prevalence of the disease to how it affects the immune system to developing treatments—the Colombia/Wisconsin One Health Consortium connected him to resources he needed.
The university has been made aware of recent acts of violence and aggression against students that took place near the UW–Madison campus. We are deeply concerned by these reports. UW–Madison is committed to making our campus and nearby downtown areas safe for all. Initial reports came from members of our Asian, Pacific Islander and Desi …
When Jay Flores isn’t in his kitchen cooking up fun, interactive science experiments for kids or traveling internationally to deliver energizing talks about the power of science, technology engineering and math, the University of Wisconsin–Madison alumnus is climbing and leaping through obstacle courses to train for NBC’s American Ninja Warrior.