Tag: Laos

Memoir by UW–Madison alumnus Lor recounts journey from Laos to U.S.

UW–Madison alumnus Pao Lor is the author of a new memoir, titled “Modern Jungles: A Hmong Refugee’s Childhood Story of Survival,” published by the Wisconsin Historical Society Press. Lor earned his doctorate from the School of Education’s Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis, and currently holds the Patricia Wood Baer Professorship in Education at …

UW–Madison shares support for the Hmong community

Translations available नेपाली Nepali   中文 Chinese    Español    Hmoob  UW–Madison is expressing support and sharing resources for Hmong community members following news reports that the federal government has opened negotiations that would allow the U.S. to deport certain Hmong residents to Laos. “We support and value all members of our community, especially our Hmong members during this period,” says …

In On Wisconsin Magazine: In search of the Lao Unicorn

Bill Robichaud (B.S.’83, Zoology) just wanted to go hunting. Bill Robichaud (B.S.’83, Zoology) just wanted to go hunting.