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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, a center within the Institute for Regional and International Studies (IRIS) at UW–Madison, advanced Spanish students at Oconomowoc High School undertake a creative …
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 be distributed to 19 libraries across Wisconsin, representing 11 of the state’s 15 library systems.
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 global engagement. These students represent a wide array of our international community—including the Wisconsin International Scholars (WISc) Program, International Student Services Advisory Board (ISSAB), and …
As the author of acclaimed novels like The Only Road and Farewell Cuba, Mi Isla, Alexandra Diaz has dedicated her career to telling stories of resilience and empowerment. The Latin American, Caribbean, and Iberian Studies Program (LACIS) recently hosted Diaz for a week-long residency centered on writing and community engagement. Throughout the week of April …
On April 17, the Middle East Studies Program (MESP) convened its annual conference at the UW-Madison Memorial Library. Free and open to the public, this day-long event served as a forum for scholars, students, and community members to navigate the political, ecological, and cultural currents defining the Middle East and its global diasporas. The conference …
For over two decades, a collaboration between the Wisconsin Film Festival and UW-Madison’s Institute for Regional and International Studies (IRIS) has connected Wisconsin students with global cultures through the big screen. This year, World Cinema Day saw its reach expand even further. While last year’s screening brought 250 students to the theater, the event on …
The International Division is proud to announce the 12 recipients of the Summer 2026 Graduate Student Summer Fieldwork Awards. These $4,000 grants enable UW–Madison graduate students to conduct at least six weeks of primary research and fieldwork outside of the United States over the summer months. This year’s cohort represents a wide array of academic inquiries, …
High school delegates from across the region filled the halls at UW–Madison on March 19 and 20 for the 54th annual Wisconsin High School Model United Nations (WHSMUN) conference. As the only Model UN event hosted within the UW System, WHSMUN continues its legacy as one of the most respected student-led conferences in the Midwest. …
The Wisconsin Council for the Social Studies (WCSS) recently held its annual conference at the Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor’s Club, bringing together K-12 educators from across the Midwest for two days of professional development. The conference serves as the leading forum for Wisconsin social studies teachers to access professional development, offering everything from keynote …
During a recent lunchtime lecture hosted by the Latin American, Caribbean, and Iberian Studies Program (LACIS), Elsa Cardenas Canales shared her journey from the caves of Mexico to the laboratories of UW–Madison. She is currently pioneering a new way to manage rabies by combining laboratory and field research to vaccinate the bats themselves. While there …