What if your study abroad experience could not only expand your global outlook, but also introduce a career dedicated to U.S. national security and public service? For several cohorts of UW–Madison students, the Boren Awards make that …
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A Legacy in LACIS: Reflecting on the Influential Career of Alberto Vargas
The University of Wisconsin–Madison community and the Latin American, Caribbean, and Iberian Studies (LACIS) Program are preparing to bid farewell to Alberto Vargas, a cornerstone figure on campus.
Tracing the Paths of Migration
As her fellow graduating seniors prepare to close out their final semester at UW–Madison, Cat Carroll is laying out her itinerary to spend a year abroad, traveling to seven countries around the world to connect …
Global Scholars: Celebrating UW–Madison’s 2024-25 FLAS Fellows
The Institute for Regional and International Studies (IRIS) is proud to recognize the exceptional achievements of our 2024-2025 Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) fellows. These students have demonstrated a strong commitment to language acquisition …
Catherine Carroll Awarded UW-Madison’s 2025 Pulitzer Center Reporting Fellowship
IRIS NRC is delighted to announce that UW-Madison senior Catherine “Cat” Carroll has been awarded a 2025 Reporting Fellowship by the Pulitzer Center. Pulitzer Center Reporting Fellowships support students pursuing independent journalism projects on underreported …
IRIS Supports Libraries and K-12 Schools Across Wisconsin
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 …
Beyond Words: WISLI’s Unique Approach to Language Instruction
Eight weeks: that’s all it takes to ignite your language skills at the Wisconsin Intensive Summer Language Institutes (WISLI) at UW–Madison. WISLI offers a unique approach to language instruction due to its intensive environment that …
Global Perspectives in Action: International Division Focuses on RISE Initiative
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 …
Celebrating South Asia: A Recap of the 52nd Annual Conference
The 52nd Annual Conference on South Asia, a four-day event held from October 30 to November 2, drew over 1,200 attendees from around the globe. Hosted by the Center for South Asia at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, …
UW area studies centers awarded $4 million in Title VI grants
UW–Madison international and area studies centers will receive $3.9 million in federal Title VI grants for the 2022–2023 academic year under the National Resource Centers (NRC) and Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowships programs, …