University of Wisconsin-Madison
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 …
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 …
A collaboration of UW–Madison’s IRIS centers hosted a workshop at the Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor’s Club last week. Titled “AI and Society: Community Impacts and New Directions,” the event drew over 55 educators, business leaders, and community partners from across the state. Supported by the International Division and co-sponsored by the Latin American, Caribbean, …
The Institute for Regional and International Studies (IRIS) at UW–Madison stands at the forefront of cultural competency and outreach, directly affecting the lives of thousands of K-12 students, educators, and community members across Wisconsin. UW–Madison’s eight National Resource Centers (NRCs), all housed under IRIS and established between 1961 and 1997, host signature events and outreach …
Last week, the 53rd Session of the Wisconsin High School Model United Nations Conference (WHSMUN) convened at UW–Madison for the annual two day event. Co-sponsored by the IRIS NRC, the conference featured newly introduced committees, including the Special Political and Decolonization Fourth Main Committee, the re-established Council of the European Union, and the inaugural Historic …
UW–Madison’s Union South buzzed with linguistic energy on March 5, 2025, as more than 450 high school students from across Wisconsin attended the annual Languages of the World Day. Through introductory lessons and hands-on workshops led by more than 60 UW–Madison experts, students experienced firsthand the power of language learning through music, dance, film, and …
“RISE: Exploring Possibilities for Global Research on Climate Change and Health,” co-sponsored by IRIS NRC, gathered students from multiple academic disciplines across campus to explore issues through a global lens. Speakers addressed the key intersections between climate change and health, with presentations focusing on topics such as heat wave impact on vulnerable populations and the …
The world faces unprecedented challenges, from climate change to global health crises. The university seeks to address many of these challenges through the Wisconsin Research, Innovation and Scholarly Excellence (RISE) Initiative, focusing on faculty hiring, research infrastructure, interdisciplinary collaboration, and student opportunity across three focus areas: RISE-AI, RISE-EARTH, and RISE-THRIVE.
The Wisconsin International Resource Consortium (WIRC), a collaboration among the nine area studies centers at UW–Madison, continues to provide outreach programming and support through their International Children’s Literature Event. Now in its second year, the event brought together K-12 educators, librarians, and children’s literature enthusiasts for an in-person workshop exploring themes of migration, partition, and …