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Experts available to media on Osama Bin Laden’s death, aftermath

May 2, 2011

The death of Osama Bin Laden, the mastermind behind the Sept. 11, 2001 terror attacks, is an historic moment in the U.S. war on terror…

International students invited to graduation celebration

April 22, 2011

On Monday, April 25, the Wisconsin Alumni Association will honor graduating international students at the University of Wisconsin–Madison with an award ceremony and reception.

UW-Madison welcomes gift of celebrated Taiwanese feature films

April 21, 2011

A unique collection of 30 celebrated feature films by various studios in Taiwan donated to the University of Wisconsin–Madison will enable scholars, film aficionados and general audiences to explore the richly layered history and daily lives of people in Taiwan.

China’s champions welcomed to UW–Madison

April 14, 2011

Faculty, staff and members of Madison’s Chinese community joined Chancellor Biddy Martin at Olin House to welcome 15 world-class Chinese athletes, including one coach, to the campus of the University of Wisconsin–Madison.

Campus hosts Hmong Parents Day on Saturday

April 8, 2011

In response to a study indicating Hmong families’ commitment to but disconnect from the college experience, the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus will host the first…

Campus visitors celebrate Brazil throughout April

April 8, 2011

Campus partners including the University of Wisconsin–Madison's Brazil Initiative - an interdisciplinary initiative created in recognition of the growing global economic and political importance of South America's largest country - will host a series of events throughout April to commemorate Brazil Month.

Peace Corps director Aaron S. Williams discusses corps’ mission, future

April 8, 2011

Chinese Champions arrive at UW–Madison

April 1, 2011

The 16 athletes of the University of Wisconsin–Madison's Chinese Champions Program stepped off of a chartered bus into a swarm of excited fans -- including Bucky Badger himself.

Chinese athletes welcomed at Armory and Gymnasium

March 31, 2011

The University of Wisconsin–Madison is planning a welcome ceremony for a group of 16 elite Chinese athletes arriving in Madison this evening (March 31) for a nine-month exchange.

Chinese Champions Program: Meet the athletes

March 30, 2011

Building on the success of last year's inaugural cohort, a second group of elite Chinese student-athletes will arrive at the University of Wisconsin–Madison on Thursday, March 31, as part of the Chinese Champions Program.

UW-Madison welcomes new group of China’s champions

March 30, 2011

Sixteen accomplished Chinese student-athletes, including one coach, will spend nearly nine months living and studying at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.

Slide show: Taste of Japan Benefit

March 25, 2011

Japanese students at UW–Madison spearhead relief efforts

March 22, 2011

Following the events of the earthquakes and tsunami in Japan on March 11, members of University of Wisconsin–Madison's Japanese community are working together to assist relief efforts despite being far from home. Their work is only one part of the relief effort under way on the UW–Madison campus.

International Academic Programs suspends Japan programs

March 17, 2011

Due to changing and uncertain conditions in Japan, International Academic Programs at the University of Wisconsin–Madison has suspended its study abroad programs through spring semester…

Expert available on nuclear power, safety

March 14, 2011

Michael Corradini, a University of Wisconsin–Madison professor of engineering physics, is an expert on nuclear power and nuclear safety. He can discuss aspects of nuclear power and reactor safety as they relate to the events at the Fukushima power plant in Japan.

Chancellor message to Japanese students, faculty, staff and alumni

March 12, 2011

Chancellor Martin sent the following message to Japanese students, faculty, staff and alumni on March 12. I can not tell you how deeply saddened…

Update: UW–Madison supporting Japan study abroad students

March 11, 2011

In the wake of the massive earthquake and tsunami, UW–Madison has confirmed the safety of all of its students studying in Japan.

UW-Madison experts available to media to discuss Japan quake, tsunami

March 11, 2011

Hundreds are confirmed dead and thousands without shelter or power after an earthquake of 8.9 magnitude, and resulting tsunami, near the Japanese island of Honshu.

UN official speaks on a range of international topics Feb. 24

February 22, 2011

Confronting the world’s urgent challenges — in some of today’s most forbidding regions — will be explored by a United Nations deputy chief in a…

UW-Madison campus partners host panel discussion on protests in Egypt

February 11, 2011

As events in Egypt continue to make headlines around the world, the University of Wisconsin–Madison is organizing to bring the discussion to campus. The Division of International Studies, the African Studies Program and the Middle East Studies Program will host a roundtable discussion on the mass protests against Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak and his government.