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Recent sightings: Napolitano visits campus

September 16, 2011

Speaking from Varsity Hall in Union South on Sept. 16, 2011, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano responds to audience questions after delivering…

TODAY: Homeland Security Secretary Napolitano visits UW–Madison; speech to be streamed live

September 16, 2011

On Friday, Sept. 16, U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano will deliver remarks at UW–Madison highlighting innovative ways to encourage the best and brightest international students and scholars to study and remain in the U.S.

UW–Madison receives European Union grant for center

September 8, 2011

The European Union Center of Excellence (EUCE) at the University of Wisconsin–Madison has received a grant for 300,000 euros (ca. $430,000) from the European Commission in Brussels, renewing its funding through 2014.

Taiwanese Arts Week marks Taiwan’s founding with diverse artistic offerings

September 7, 2011

Taiwanese Arts Week will be held from Sept. 10-18 to celebrate the 100-year anniversary of the founding of Taiwan.

UW–Madison experts available to media to discuss 9/11

August 25, 2011

As the world marks the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terror attacks at the World Trade Center and Pentagon, the University of Wisconsin–Madison has a number of experts who can discuss topics and issues connecting the anniversary and counterterrorism, religion and politics.

Poverty and national parks: Decade-long study finds surprising relationship

August 22, 2011

If so many poor people live around national parks in developing countries, does that mean that these parks are contributing to their poverty? Yes, according to the conventional wisdom, but no, according to a 10-year study of people living around Kibale National Park in Uganda that was published this week in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

Chinese, American students explore sustainability issues

August 7, 2011

Eighteen academically-talented high school students from China and the United States recently wrapped up a unique, three-week residential experience at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, where they explored global issues of sustainability and the promise of solutions among various emerging research and technologies.

International panel: Is U.S. losing ground in higher education competitiveness?

July 20, 2011

Countries around the world are ramping up investments in higher education in a push to create world-class research institutions. At the same time, the top research universities in the United States are confronting the challenges of dwindling resources and support.

Milwaukee Brewers welcome Chinese Champions

June 29, 2011

UW-Madison international students visit Schultz Family Farm

June 23, 2011

The Schultz Family Farm in Cottage Grove, Wis., will be the site of the third annual international student farm outing on Sunday, June 26, when the Querin-Schultz family opens its third-generation farm to more than 100 international students and their families.

Bousquet leads UW–Madison delegation to China

May 17, 2011

To follow up on Chancellor Biddy Martin’s two visits to China in 2010, a delegation from the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s Division of International…

Coming full circle, new graduate makes a difference in women’s health

May 12, 2011

On Sunday, May 15, Wren Keturi will graduate from the University of Wisconsin–Madison with a bachelor's degree in gender and women's studies with an emphasis on biological anthropology. Less than 24 hours later, she will put her degree to work.

Experts available to media on Osama Bin Laden’s death, aftermath

May 2, 2011

The death of Osama Bin Laden, the mastermind behind the Sept. 11, 2001 terror attacks, is an historic moment in the U.S. war on terror…

International students invited to graduation celebration

April 22, 2011

On Monday, April 25, the Wisconsin Alumni Association will honor graduating international students at the University of Wisconsin–Madison with an award ceremony and reception.

UW-Madison welcomes gift of celebrated Taiwanese feature films

April 21, 2011

A unique collection of 30 celebrated feature films by various studios in Taiwan donated to the University of Wisconsin–Madison will enable scholars, film aficionados and general audiences to explore the richly layered history and daily lives of people in Taiwan.

China’s champions welcomed to UW–Madison

April 14, 2011

Faculty, staff and members of Madison’s Chinese community joined Chancellor Biddy Martin at Olin House to welcome 15 world-class Chinese athletes, including one coach, to the campus of the University of Wisconsin–Madison.

Campus hosts Hmong Parents Day on Saturday

April 8, 2011

In response to a study indicating Hmong families’ commitment to but disconnect from the college experience, the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus will host the first…

Campus visitors celebrate Brazil throughout April

April 8, 2011

Campus partners including the University of Wisconsin–Madison's Brazil Initiative - an interdisciplinary initiative created in recognition of the growing global economic and political importance of South America's largest country - will host a series of events throughout April to commemorate Brazil Month.

Peace Corps director Aaron S. Williams discusses corps’ mission, future

April 8, 2011

Chinese Champions arrive at UW–Madison

April 1, 2011

The 16 athletes of the University of Wisconsin–Madison's Chinese Champions Program stepped off of a chartered bus into a swarm of excited fans -- including Bucky Badger himself.