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Recapping International Education Week 2026 at UW–Madison

From classroom stories in local libraries to policy discussions at the heart of campus, International Education Week (IEW) at UW–Madison was a celebration of the Wisconsin Idea without borders. With more than 20 events spanning academic departments, student services, and public venues, the week highlighted how international education strengthens our broader Madison community, connects local …

PEACE Program Builds Confidence through Conversation

Learning about U.S. restaurant etiquette can take some time. Who orders first? How much do I tip? How do I get the attention of restaurant staff? The nuances of cultural etiquette can be all the more overwhelming for a new language learner or someone who is in a country for the first time. Fortunately, UW–Madison …

International Academic Programs and International Student Services Earn Platinum Green Office Certification

International Academic Programs (IAP) received Platinum Certification through the Green Office Certification Program for their commitment to green initiatives. The Green Office Certification Program assists UW–Madison offices in becoming more sustainable workplaces. The program provides employees with resources to implement environmentally savvy practices in the workspace.   International Services (IS), which is comprised of International Student …

Sharing Cultures with the Community: UW–Madison’s International Reach Program

In a world that becomes more interconnected by the day, cultivating cross-cultural understanding and global awareness can be as simple as a conversation. International Reach, a program run by International Student Services (ISS), proves just that. The International Reach program, originally started by an international student and Madison Friends of International Students (MFIS) in 1989, …

ISS and IFSS join the International Division

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 …