Globally engaged—on campus and around the world
The International Division advances international education, promotes global research partnerships, and builds inclusive excellence through the engagement of students, staff, faculty, and alumni from around the world. Through our work, we lead campus internationalization efforts that promote the Wisconsin Idea at home and abroad and ensure the university’s pre-eminence as a global leader in public education.
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Global Gateway 2026 Launches With New Locations, Record Participants
From exploring sustainability in Chile to examining geopolitics in Estonia and development in Ghana, the Global Gateway Initiative immerses students in world issues through hands-on, faculty-led experiences abroad. Designed for students from across disciplines, Global Gateway combines academics, global engagement, and cohort-based learning to push students beyond campus and into new cultural and intellectual environments.
Recognizing Outstanding Global Engagement in 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 several area study centers within the Institute for Regional and International Studies (IRIS).
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Global Gateway 2026 launches with new locations, record participants
From exploring sustainability in Chile to examining geopolitics in Estonia and development in Ghana, the Global Gateway Initiative immerses students in world issues through hands-on, faculty-led experiences abroad. Designed for students from across disciplines, Global …
New faculty profile: Chaoqun Lu studies global change ecology, ecosystem modeling and ag sustainability
Chaoqun Lu joined the UW–Madison faculty in January 2026 as a professor in the Department of Soil and Environmental Sciences.
Message from the Dean—May 2026
Commencement is a moment to look ahead and to recognize the journey that has brought each graduate to this important moment in their lives. As I reflect on the many different paths to Madison that …
Spring 2026: Semester in Review
From winter welcomes to spring milestones, the 2026 semester reflected the many ways UW–Madison’s global community connected, learned, and grew together. New students arrived and found their footing, scholars advanced research with international impact, and …
Kimchi: Layers of Culture, Wrapped in Cabbage
Kimchi is more than food. Widely recognized as Korea’s national dish, the fermented staple—made of cabbage, radish, garlic, ginger, and chili—appears on tables across the country. Though it is frequently associated with Korean cuisine, the …
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