“This is a place I belong.” That’s how Gloria Castillo Posada felt as a girl growing up in Bogotá, Colombia. Exploring nature in the shadows of the Andes, she felt a sense of responsibility for …
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LCTL Career Fair opens doors for language learners
The fifth annual Less Commonly Taught Languages (LCTL) Career Fair connected language learners with diverse leaders and experts across sectors, demonstrating the abundant opportunities available for those who master less commonly taught languages. Hosted by …
The power of political theory: UW – Madison PhD student Hyemin Park
Hailing from South Korea, Hyemin “Hamni” Park brings a unique perspective to the UW–Madison political science PhD program. She sat down with the International Division to discuss her research on how East Asian thinkers grappled …
International Division: Spring semester in review
As our spring semester draws to a close, it’s a perfect time to reflect on the vibrant tapestry of programs and events that enriched our International Division. From student activities to community outreach, these events …
UW–Madison to host international printmaking conference March 16-19
The printmaking area within the UW–Madison Art Department will be host to the Southern Graphics Council International (SGCI) conference next week, bringing over 700 printmakers and arts professionals in all stages of their careers to …
School of Education well represented at INEI webinar focused around literacy
Several individuals with ties to the UW–Madison School of Education were presenters at an INEI virtual webinar, “Language and Literacy Education: Cross-National Experiences,” that took place on Dec. 10. The webinar, hosted by the School …
WIDA receives $2.6 million to develop professional learning for rural educators of multilingual learners
WIDA, an educational services organization within the UW–Madison School of Education, received $2.6 million from the U.S. Department of Education to launch Rural Educators Self-Reflecting and Practicing Equity-Centered Teaching with English Learners (Project RESPECT), a …
Peña takes position as education policy analyst with Latino Policy Forum
Vanessa Peña, a doctoral candidate and alumna of the School of Education’s Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis (ELPA), has started a position as an education policy analyst with the Latino Policy Forum. Peña, …
Grad student Tebbe finds inspiration at U.N. climate conference
La Follette School graduate student Nova Tebbe calls herself a climate newcomer. Yet, in early November, she joined 300 people who walked out of the United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (or COP26) …
Environmental Performance Boosts Market Value, But a Firm’s Collective Reputation May Sink It
As it turns out, maybe you should give a darn about your bad reputation—at least if you’re a major corporation. A study on corporate sustainability by Ann Terlaak of the Wisconsin School of Business suggests …