The Institute for Regional and International Studies (IRIS) comprises and provides coordination and administrative support for Wisconsin’s nine area studies centers – eight of which are National Resource Centers – and the International Studies Major of the College of Letters and Science. IRIS is a pillar unit of UW-Madison’s International Division.
Center for East Asian Studies
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Latin American, Caribbean, and Iberian Studies Program
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Middle East Studies Program
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Center for Russia, East Europe, and Central Asia
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Center for Southeast Asian Studies
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IRIS News
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LACIS Partnership Brings the Wisconsin Idea to Communities in Guatemala
For the past several years, an ongoing partnership spearheaded by the Latin American, Caribbean, and Iberian Studies Program (LACIS) has proven that high school classrooms can have a global footprint. Through LACIS,…
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Center for East Asian Studies Library Program Grants Dispersed Across Wisconsin
The Center for East Asian Studies (CEAS) at the University of Wisconsin–Madison is pleased to announce award recipients for the most recent “East Asia in Wisconsin Library Program” competition. Nearly $21,000 in funding will…
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Recognizing Outstanding Global Engagement in the Class of 2026
Congratulations to the Class of 2026! As the spring semester draws to a close, the International Division is proud to celebrate a cohort of graduates who have truly embraced the spirit of…