I was a proud member of the first group of Wisconsin in Washington (WIW) program students to arrive in D.C. in 2005. While interning at Voice of America (VOA), the world’s largest international broadcaster, I …
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Alumna builds career in global security
International experiences and DC program serve as base for world experience In the fight against global security risks and threats, knowledge is the greatest ally. But discerning the key conflicts that could impact specific individuals …
Make people’s lives better
When Shane Simenstad ’17, political science, enrolled at UW–Madison, he thought he would study to become a doctor like his father. But after his first year, he realized he lacked passion for the profession. Still, …
Wisconsin in Washington provides a “stepping stone to the next adventure”
Scott Muir ‘06, international studies major and participant in the inaugural Wisconsin in Washington Program in 2005, shares his reflection on participating in the program and building a career and life in Washington, D.C. Washington, …
Working on safety at home and abroad
When domestic and international criminal justice agencies work together, the impact can be tremendous. That is what UW–Madison alumna Lauren Danen ’14 has witnessed first-hand through her work as a contractor with the U.S. Department of State, where she is a program coordinator …
Wisconsin in Washington internships launch careers in DC
UW-Madison provides students with the unique opportunity to participate in a dynamic internship program in our nation’s capital while earning credit toward graduation. The program fuses academics and professional skills, and includes exciting lectures, visits …
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Bola Olaniyan to serve as program director for Wisconsin in Washington program
Bola Olaniyan ’11, M.S. ’15 will be serving as program director for the Wisconsin in Washington, DC Internship program, offered through International Academic Programs (IAP). The program gives students the opportunity to apply to an …
Williams to serve as International Policy and Program Development officer in D.C.
The International Division at UW–Madison will be expanding its presence in Washington, D.C. through a new position dedicated to working on federal issues related to international programs and managing the internationally focused opportunities of the …