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 …
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Diplomacy in Action at the 54th Annual Wisconsin High School Model UN
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 …
WIRC Showcase Global Resources at the WCSS 2026
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. …
IRIS Workshop Explores AI’s Future in Education, Business, and Beyond
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 …
IRIS Supports Libraries and K-12 Schools Across Wisconsin
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 …
High School Students Attend 53rd Annual Model United Nations Conference
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, …
Wisconsin High Schoolers Explore Global Languages at UW–Madison
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 …
RISE: Exploring Possibilities for Global Research on Climate Change and Health
“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 …
Global perspectives in action: International Division focuses on RISE initiatives
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 …
Stories of Separation and Belonging: WIRC’s International Children’s Literature Event
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 …