Tag International
African professionals, activists among 2017 Mandela Washington Fellows at UW–Madison
The fellowship, sponsored by the State Department, brings 1,000 leaders between the ages of 25 and 35 from across Africa to universities for six weeks.
UW community mourns loss of student killed in weekend crash; motorist charged
"We are heartbroken by this tragic loss,” said Ananth Seshadri, chairman of the Department of Economics. “Wenxin was a gracious and thoughtful member of our economics community."
Japanese literature course leads to the ultimate field trip for UW students
Adam Kern, a professor of Japanese literature and visual culture, and four of his students went to Japan for a week to be profiled on a popular prime-time television program there.
International Learning Community fosters global connections among residents
The International Learning Community houses in Adams Residence Hall allow residents to be immersed in a language and learn about another culture.
Wisconsin Without Borders Marketplace makes a difference throughout globe
Wisconsin Without Borders Marketplace (WWBM), a UW–Madison student organization, collaborates with artisan groups from Mexico, Ecuador, Nepal, India and Kenya to sell their jewelry, scarves and bags in Madison.
Statement from Chancellor Blank on executive order on immigration
We add our voice to those of the Association of American Universities (AAU), the Association of Public and Land Grant Universities (APLU) and many of our peer institutions calling for a reconsideration of the administration’s new order barring the entry or return of individuals from certain countries.
Scholarship to prepare international students for global development leadership
The new program will help prepare young leaders to fight poverty and improve quality of life around the world.
New ESL active learning lab expands learning possibilities for international students
The UW–Madison ESL program — part of the English Department — recently celebrated the launch of a new interactive learning lab.
UW alumni receive Schwarzman scholarships for study in China
Brian Drout and Chien Sheng will receive full tuition for a one-year master’s degree program at Tsinghua University in Beijing.
UW-Madison ranked in top 25 for study abroad and international students
The University of Wisconsin–Madison has been recognized as a top 25 university for campuses with the most students studying abroad and for the most international students on campus.
Report reveals a big dependence on freshwater fish for global food security
What is clear, the study authors say, is that society should safeguard freshwater ecosystems for the sake of both fish and people.
UW-Madison update on Beau Solomon case
Statement from Guido Podesta, Vice Provost and Dean of the International Division.
Campus, family remember Beau Solomon
The 19-year-old study abroad student died in Rome last week. Solomon arrived in Italy Thursday to study at John Cabot University.
International flavor
More than 300 people attend the third annual South Madison International Community Night, held on the grounds of Villager Mall in Madison on June 2, 2016. The free community event included five international food carts, several musical performances and more than 20 family-friendly arts and science activities.
Rare ice data collected by early ‘citizen scientists’ confirms warming since Industrial Revolution
Data reveals increasing trends toward later ice cover formation and earlier spring breakup.
Syrian refugee shares story of persecution for Out and About Month
Campus speaker Subhi Nahas made history when he testified at the United Nations about the persecution of gays and lesbians throughout the Middle East by the terrorist group known as the Islamic State.
UW receives UN chair for global work on gender, well-being and peace
The chair will be the first in North America to interrelate the three areas through researchers, practitioners and advocates for knowledge exchange and collaboration.
Media Advisory: Dalai Lama credentials
Members of the media can apply for credentials to cover the event “The World We Make” featuring His Holiness the Dalai Lama in Madison, Wisconsin, at the Overture Center for the Arts March 9, 2016.
14th Dalai Lama to visit Madison for live-streamed event on global well-being
Gathering perspectives to promote global well-being, the Center for Healthy Minds at UW–Madison will host the event March 9.
Tradition of serving others keeps drawing UW–Madison alumni into Peace Corps
We're the 2nd-largest producer of Peace Corps Volunteers, according to the 2016 ranking of colleges nationwide.