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Message from the dean: Celebrating spring 2023 graduates

Congratulations to all Badgers who are graduating from the University of Wisconsin–Madison! There are many outstanding Badgers who will be receiving degrees, each with their own unique stories and accomplishments. I would like to highlight two of our international students who have blazed their own trails during their time at the university. Jiayi “Joy” Chen …

A message from the dean: A welcome beginning to 2023!

It is with great pleasure that I greet you all in 2023! The new year is always an exciting time, but especially on campus as we also welcome the beginning of the spring semester and the possibilities that come with it. Last week I was able to attend the International Student Welcome and Information Fair …

Podestá to step down as International Division vice provost and dean; Gerhart to serve in interim role

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 …

International Division Proud to Welcome Peace Corps Director Aaron Williams for International Education Week

The University of Wisconsin–Madison’s International Division was proud to host former Peace Corps director Aaron Williams (MBA ’73) to deliver a keynote discussion Monday on his new book, “A Life Unimagined,” to kick off International Education Week and celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Peace Corps. The discussion was held online, with an in-person viewing …