University of Wisconsin–Madison
The International Division is proud to announce the 12 recipients of the Summer 2026 Graduate Student Summer Fieldwork Awards. These $4,000 grants enable UW–Madison graduate students to conduct at least six weeks of primary research and fieldwork outside of the United States over the summer months. This year’s cohort represents a wide array of academic …
For many University of Wisconsin–Madison students, college isn’t just about listening to lectures in a packed lecture hall or late-night study sessions at College Library – it’s about stepping into the unknown and unfamiliar. UW–Madison is one of the nation’s top schools with study abroad participation, with 2,986 students participating in international programs in the …
Frances Vavrus has been named vice provost and dean of the International Division at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. She joined the University of Minnesota Twin Cities in 2008 and is a professor and associate chair in the Department of Organizational Leadership, Policy, and Development in their College of Education and Human Development. Vavrus has served …
As of July 1, 2021, International Student Services (ISS) and International Faculty and Staff Services (IFSS) have become part of the International Division. Bringing the expertise of ISS and IFSS into the International Division will provide opportunities for collaboration on a broad scale among colleagues addressing immigration and related issues involving international students, staff, and …