Tag: External News

Update: Media Coverage on Haiti and UW–Madison

Many may be considering how to respond to the devastating earthquake that hit Haiti.  Visit the list sent out by the Association of International Education Administrators (AIEA) that includes direct links to many of the charitable organizations responding to the crisis. Also, please view the below links to media coverage on Haiti and UW–Madison. WISC-TV …

International Research & Education in the News

Are American Students Lazy? [Inside Higher Ed] 1/4/10 Gather faculty members together and it’s not hard to get them talking about the ways students disappoint. They text in class, expect extensions for no good reason, and act surprised when they don’t earn A’s. But when it comes to work ethic and manners, are there some …

Building Bridges at UW-Madison [The Capital Times

International Student Services not only offers a range of assistance to foreign students at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, but it also works to bring international and American students together through a variety of programs, says director Laurie Cox. The BRIDGE Program, for instance, is designed to help new international students connect with U.S. students. And …

Chancellor Biddy Martin Pushes International Research (WPR)

MADISON (WPR) – UW–Madison Chancellor Biddy Martin wants the Board of Regents to keep the UW System competitive in the global economy by investing in international research. At a meeting with the Regents Thursday, December 10, 2009, Martin said between more people getting college degrees, a growing emphasis on globalization, and the emergence of a …

UW-Madison Ranked in Top 20 of World Universities

According to the Academic Ranking of World Universities – 2009, UW–Madison is once again ranked in the top 20 (#17) of world universities compiled by Shanghai Jiao Tong University. Check out Global Higher Ed’s articles to read about the complexities inherent in rankings.

UW-Madison in Top 10 in National Study-Abroad Ranking

UW–Madison News Release by Masarah Van Eyck Record numbers of University of Wisconsin–Madison students are earning some of their academic credit abroad, with a participation rate that far exceeds the national average. What is more, they are increasingly choosing to study in previously non-traditional destinations such as China and India. According to the Open Doors …

UW-Madison Researchers Ranked among World’s Top 20 Universities

UW–Madison News (Oct. 5, 2009) –  A recent assessment of the research impact of scientists at more than 4,000 universities around the world ranked those at the University of Wisconsin–Madison No. 20. The ranking by the international information vendor Thomson Reuters relied on a common technique called citation counts. When scientists mention the existing research …

2010 U.S. News & World Report: International Education among “Programs to Look For” at UW

U.S. News & World Report has listed International Learning Communities and Study Abroad as “programs to look for” at UW–Madison. International Learning Communities allow students to live in language-specific university housing. Approximately 2,000 UW–Madison students study abroad each year. UW–Madison was ranked 39th in the “Best National Universities” category, tied with the University of Illinois …

New Web Site Highlights Importance of Global Competence

The American Council on Education and Coalition for International Education are pleased to announce the launch of the new U.S. Global Competence website. This new website highlights the urgent need for international and foreign language education to become part of the core mission of the U.S. education system from K-12 through graduate school. It was …

Madison is Home to Many With an International Reach [Wisconsin State Journal]

From the Wisconsin State Journal By MELISSA ULBRICHT 608-252-6120 August 10, 2009 While Madison is far from foreign countries and international borders, it’s home to many people who delve into international problems, some working at an individual and grass-roots level. The city’s international sensibility and influence come through in its 10 sister-city relationships and its …