For Michael Cavey, a proud alumnus of UW–Madison, the path from a lecture hall on Bascom Hill to a prestigious diplomatic role in Tokyo wasn’t a straight line—it was a journey that took him to …
Study Abroad
2025 Open Doors Report: UW–Madison Ranked #6 for Study Abroad and #18 for International Students
At UW–Madison, global engagement is embedded in the academic experience, and it is reflected in the number of students studying abroad and in the many countries represented by our international community. The 2025 Open Doors …
Badgers Explore Singapore, Ghana, and Washington, D.C. Through the Global Gateway Initiative
The University of Wisconsin–Madison’s Global Gateway Initiative has been offering students one-of-a-kind study abroad opportunities for over a decade. Since its start in China in 2014, the faculty-led program has expanded to multiple locations, including …
Honoring Jolanda Vanderwal Taylor’s 21 Years of Service to the WISc Program
For over two decades, Jolanda Vanderwal Taylor has been a foundational pillar of the Wisconsin International Scholars (WISc) Program, which cultivates a small cohort of undergraduates with mentorship, language study, unique course opportunities, and study …
Badgers Explore the World Through Study Abroad
For many University of Wisconsin–Madison students, college isn’t just about listening to lectures in a packed lecture hall or late-night study sessions at College Library – it’s about stepping into the unknown and unfamiliar. UW–Madison …
Message from the Dean-November 2024
November is here, and with it comes one of my favorite times of the year: International Education Week (IEW)! The week is a time to celebrate achievements in international education and exchange, and the activities …
2024 Open Doors Report: UW–Madison ranked #8 for study abroad and #18 for international students
UW–Madison ranked #8 for study abroad and #18 for international students in the 2024 Open Doors Report.
UW-Madison students show gratitude for program that expands study abroad access
Samantha Flores, a University of Wisconsin-Madison junior, never thought she could study abroad. But this summer, thanks to a program that removes financial barriers from study abroad programs, the Milwaukee native spent three weeks in …
Global Upbringing to Korean Immersion
Sawyer Getschman is an East Asian Languages and Cultures major at UW-Madison with a minor in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. During her time at UW-Madison, she has been a member of the …
Open Doors Report ranks UW-Madison as #12 for study abroad, #20 for international students
UW–Madison continues to be a top U.S. university for study abroad and international students, according to the 2023 Open Doors Report, which is published annually by the Institute of International Education in partnership with the …