University of Wisconsin–Madison
Dear International Division Colleagues, The death of George Floyd has rocked communities around the nation, leaving us, yet again, shocked by a lack of basic human decency. Mr. Floyd’s passing has understandably brought grief, anger, and fear. Our hearts are with his family and friends as they mourn their loss and find ways to honor …
The University of Wisconsin–Madison is canceling incoming exchanges for the fall 2020 semester for international non-degree seeking students. This applies to programs planned through exchange agreements with International Academic Programs, Wisconsin School of Business, College of Engineering, and College of Agricultural and Life Sciences. This decision does not apply to students in other categories, such …
Global Scholars, including some of UW’s King-Morgridge Scholars, come together to share pictures, ideas, and things that inspire during a scheduled community Zoom call.
UW–Madison students are among those selected as 2020 recipients of the prestigious Boren Awards. The awards, administered by the Institute of International Education (IIE) on behalf of the National Security Education Program (NSEP), create opportunities for students to enhance their studies of languages, cultures, and international issues. Two UW–Madison undergraduates were selected as recipients of …
We’ve always known the Badger community is global. That’s never been truer than this spring, when the coronavirus pandemic sent most UW–Madison students back to their hometowns and home countries to complete their coursework online. The Class of 2020 alone represents 48 U.S. states and territories and 53 countries. As we celebrate spring commencement, here’s …
The worldwide spread of COVID-19 has caused mass xenophobia, racism, and discrimination, writes B. Venkat Mani, making the need for inclusive teaching all the more urgent.
During a crisis, a supportive community can make a major difference. Fortunately, UW–Madison has friends in Wisconsin, across the U.S., and around the world. The Madison Area Chinese Community Organization (MACCO) recently showed its support for UW–Madison with a donation of 3,000 face masks to protect the campus community and mitigate the impact of the …
Helen Beckner participated in the Wisconsin in Washington program in fall 2012, where she completed her internship at the National Defense University. She graduated with a B.A. in International Studies (Global Security option) and Spanish from UW–Madison in May 2013. Helen has continued working in the security field, primarily in the private sector. The bulk …
As the 2019-2020 academic year ends, students are already looking ahead toward the fall semester. This is especially true of those who are planning to spend the semester abroad. The International Division is in the process of making decisions about program cancellations on a rolling basis to allow for the most up-to-date assessment of conditions. …
Camp Randall wasn’t in the cards for commencement this spring, but University of Wisconsin–Madison graduates did get “Camp Patterson” — bestselling author James Patterson’s kitchen, impressively festooned with all manner of Bucky paraphernalia. “And I thought my dad had a lot of Badger stuff!” marveled graduate Amelia Gonzales, a Patterson super-fan who had been eagerly …