University of Wisconsin–Madison
High school delegates from across the region filled the halls at UW–Madison on March 19 and 20 for the 54th annual Wisconsin High School Model United Nations (WHSMUN) conference. As the only Model UN event hosted within the UW System, WHSMUN continues its legacy as one of the most respected student-led conferences in the Midwest. The …
The Wisconsin Council for the Social Studies (WCSS) recently held its annual conference at the Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor’s Club, bringing together K-12 educators from across the Midwest for two days of professional development. The conference serves as the leading forum for Wisconsin social studies teachers to access professional development, offering everything from keynote speakers and …
A collaboration of UW–Madison’s IRIS centers hosted a workshop at the Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor’s Club last week. Titled “AI and Society: Community Impacts and New Directions,” the event drew over 55 educators, business leaders, and community partners from across the state.
The Institute for Regional and International Studies (IRIS) at UW–Madison stands at the forefront of cultural competency and outreach, directly affecting the lives of thousands of K-12 students, educators, and community members across Wisconsin. UW–Madison’s eight National Resource Centers (NRCs), all housed under IRIS and established between 1961 and 1997, host signature events and outreach …
The world faces unprecedented challenges, from climate change to global health crises. The university seeks to address many of these challenges through the Wisconsin Research, Innovation and Scholarly Excellence (RISE) Initiative, emphasizing faculty hiring, research infrastructure, interdisciplinary collaboration, and student opportunity across three focus areas: RISE-AI, RISE-EARTH, and RISE-THRIVE. The International Division is supporting RISE …
The Center for Russia, East Europe, and Central Asia (CREECA), in partnership with European Studies, and the Institute for Regional and International Studies National Resource Center (IRIS NRC), hosted “Teaching About Ukraine: Webinar for K-12 Educators,” Tuesday, May 10. The event featured UW–Madison political science, secondary education and sociology professors and covered key points in …