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The Institute for Regional and International Studies (IRIS) University of Wisconsin–Madison
Ingraham Hall 1155 Observatory
Joined February 2023
Don't miss the chance to apply for the WISLI Tuition Scholarship, which covers 50% of your tuition for a less commonly taught language! Deadline is February 1. Apply once to be considered for multiple awards → https://t.co/xNw9PbImup
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The WISLI Tuition Scholarship application is now officially open! 🎉 All WISLI applicants are eligible to apply for this scholarship, which would cover 50% of your tuition at WISLI. Apply once to be considered for multiple awards! Learn more at https://t.co/xNw9PbHOER
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We continue to celebrate #IEW with the 2025 Open Doors report! UW–Madison ranked #6 for study abroad participation & maintained our position at #18 for international student enrollment, thanks to our students from more than 120 countries: https://t.co/KOVm3qr92A
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What a great way to kick off International Education Week! Tonight, we traveled to South Korea at the Children’s International Story Hour (CISH) hosted by IRIS and the Madison Public Library. The book shared a glimpse into the traditions of the Haenyeo divers in Jeju Island. #IEW
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International Education Week is officially underway! 🌍 Celebrate global learning with a full lineup of events, including webinars, showcases, info sessions, the Study Abroad Photo Contest Gallery, and more. Find the full schedule of events here: https://t.co/x6dB5ctxkb
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This Wednesday! Join UW–Madison's Wisconsin International Resource Consortium at 2 p.m. and discover global resources from nine area studies centers for K-14 classrooms and libraries. Learn more and register → https://t.co/CsxzmwbnNG
#GlobalEd #IEW #UWMadison
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At 2-3 pm Wednesday, November 19, 2025, join K-14 education outreach representatives of UW-Madison’s Wisconsin International Resource Consortium (WIRC) for a virtual open house during International...
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Over 1,000 scholars gathered at UW–Madison for the 53rd Annual Conference on South Asia! 🌍 As the largest academic forum in the field, this year featured 141 panels, two keynote speakers, and discussions on global change. Read the recap → https://t.co/96ZbZGKH8m
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Where can an International Studies (IS) Major take you? 🗺️ UW–Madison students recently heard from IS alumni working in human rights, journalism, and international development in the "International Career Conversations" series. Read the recap → https://t.co/JON8EhobhZ
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What an incredible night for the annual Soffa Lecture! 🌍 Over 100 attendees gathered on Monday evening for a discussion on "The Resistible Threat of Semiauthoritarianism." Huge thanks to our speakers, Marina Ottaway, Flavia Piovesan, & retired Chief Justice Ann Walsh Bradley.
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Don't miss the Soffa Lecture on 10/13! Featuring Marina Ottaway, comments by former Human Rights Commissioner Flavia Piovesan, and moderated by retired Chief Justice Ann Walsh Bradley. RSVP requested by Oct 9: https://t.co/CVtaoPJL8n
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How did a Wisconsin-based AI company track the 2023 Chinese spy balloon? The @UWCEAS "East Asia Now" series kicked off with Corey Jaskolski, CEO of RAIC Labs, who discussed how their AI product successfully tracked the balloon. Read more:
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The Center for East Asian Studies (CEAS) kicked off a new installment of their popular “East Asia Now” series earlier this month with a talk about the global surveillance implications of the 2023...
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The Wisconsin International Scholars program is excited to announce a new faculty fellows model! 🌎 This change will enrich the student experience by connecting them with professors committed to global work. Learn more and apply today →
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The Wisconsin International Scholars (WISc) program is excited to announce a new faculty fellows model expected to enrich the WISc student experience by connecting them with faculty, including...
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Congrats to Andrea Fowler, Essie Lenchner, and Nola Walker on receiving the Reilly-Baldwin Wisconsin Idea Project Grant! 🎉 Their Teaching Forward Fellowship will help Wisconsin teachers create welcoming classrooms for students statewide. Read more:
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Andrea Fowler (Assistant Director, CSA), Essie Lenchner (Assistant Director, IRIS NRC), and Nola Walker (IAS Outreach Librarian, UW–Madison Libraries) have been awarded a Reilly-Baldwin Wisconsin...
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For over two decades, Jolanda Vanderwal Taylor has mentored hundreds of students, leaving a lasting mark on the WISc Program. Read more about her incredible legacy and the global community she cultivated →
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For over two decades, Jolanda Vanderwal Taylor has been a foundational pillar of the Wisconsin International Scholars (WISc) Program, which cultivates a small cohort of undergraduates with mentorsh...
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Do you study or want to learn a less commonly taught language? Boren Awards can give you up to $25,000 to study a critical language abroad. Learn more and ask questions to a Boren representative on 11/10 at noon in the Study Abroad Resource Center!
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What a summer for WISLI! ✨ This year, WISLI saw high enrollment, expanded scholarships, and powerful connections for students. Read more → https://t.co/VqdD8ZJugF
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Dean Vavrus was featured in a recent WPR story about funding for Foreign Language and Area Studies Program fellowships. Click the link below to read the full article →
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The fall semester for the Universities of Wisconsin campuses starts next week. But at least 50 students at UW-Madison and UW-Milwaukee still don’t know if they’ll be able to attend class.
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From Ambon, Indonesia, to Chiang Mai, Thailand, 3 UW–Madison Badgers are making a global impact as recipients of the NextGen Service Fellowship, where they’re gaining hands-on experience and contributing to community-driven solutions. Read more → https://t.co/0gxbmXvy8v
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Congratulations to two of our own! 🏆 International Division alumni Matthew Conway (International Studies) and Jacob Kushner (LACIS) are 2025 Forward Award recipients. Read their stories here: https://t.co/COu0Ia2J7g
#UWMadison #ForwardAward #Alumni #GlobalImpact
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Nonresidential Scholars Program for Ukraine - August Research Presentations Thursday lectures will take place in English, no interpretation provided. Link for all Workshops: https://t.co/nogKGbsSbi
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