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The Institute for Regional and International Studies (IRIS) University of Wisconsin–Madison

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@UWInternational
UW-Madison International Division
5 days
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 @wisli_uw
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@UWInternational
UW-Madison International Division
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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 #iew
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@UWInternational
UW-Madison International Division
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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 @UW_ISS
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@uw_iris1
UW-Madison IRIS
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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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@UWInternational
UW-Madison International Division
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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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@uw_iris1
UW-Madison IRIS
19 days
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
creeca.wisc.edu
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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@uw_iris1
UW-Madison IRIS
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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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@UWInternational
UW-Madison International Division
1 month
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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@UWInternational
UW-Madison International Division
2 months
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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@UWInternational
UW-Madison International Division
2 months
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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@uw_iris1
UW-Madison IRIS
2 months
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:
iris.wisc.edu
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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@UWInternational
UW-Madison International Division
3 months
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 →
international.wisc.edu
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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@uw_iris1
UW-Madison IRIS
3 months
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:
southasia.wisc.edu
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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@UWInternational
UW-Madison International Division
3 months
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 →
international.wisc.edu
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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@UWInternational
UW-Madison International Division
3 months
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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@UWInternational
UW-Madison International Division
3 months
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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@UWInternational
UW-Madison International Division
3 months
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 →
wpr.org
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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@UWInternational
UW-Madison International Division
4 months
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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@UWInternational
UW-Madison International Division
4 months
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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@UWCREECA
CREECA UW-Madison
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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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