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Q&A: New International Division Dean Frances Vavrus

September 12, 2023

She wants to sustain UW–Madison’s position as one of the top institutions sending students and professors abroad through Fulbright programs and hosting Fulbrighters on our campus, and its role as a top producer of Peace Corps volunteers.

UW students take on summer internships worldwide, from Colombia to South Africa

August 22, 2023

Learning about new cultures and cities has proven to be just as valuable as the internship work itself, say two UW–Madison students who went abroad.

Madison becomes second hometown for international students

July 10, 2023

Every year, more than 6,000 students from more than 112 countries venture across oceans and/or lands to join the vibrant campus community.

Diplomat Dessima Williams visits campus as Distinguished Visiting Scholar

April 1, 2022

She has been an advocate for children and women’s rights and has been a long-time supporter of sustainable development and addressing climate change.

Chalking up UW’s international presence

November 17, 2021

Students drew international flags in chalk along the Bascom Hill sidewalk in front of the Education Building to mark International Education Week.

18 UW–Madison students win Fulbright awards to study abroad

May 4, 2018

They're among more than 1,900 U.S. citizens who will study, conduct research, and teach abroad for the 2018–2019 academic year through the Fulbright U.S. Student Program.

UW-Madison ranked in top 25 for study abroad and international students

November 14, 2016

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.

UW set to receive, screen classic Taiwanese films

April 3, 2013

The screenings of two classic features directed by King Hu, a landmark figure in world cinema, mark the latest donations to the unique collection of celebrated Taiwanese films at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.