University of Wisconsin–Madison

Category: News

Exploring Climate Change in Chile and Beyond

This June, 15 students ventured to Santiago, Chile, on the Global Gateway program and weathered a wide range of climates as they explored how climate change is affecting the Southern Cone of South America.

30 Years of Advancing International Education: A Q&A with Dan Gold

With a record-breaking 3,336 Badgers studying abroad through International Academic Programs (IAP) this past year, global learning at UW–Madison is reaching new heights—a trajectory Dan Gold has helped shape as he approaches his 15th year as director of IAP.

Short-term study abroad program shapes student’s career path in education

Milwaukee native Jimena Rico-Sotelo shares her experience studying abroad on the UW Youth Engagement and Teaching ESL in the Dominican Republic summer program.

New Program: IES Barcelona Internships

Gain professional experience through internships in Barcelona across a wide range of industries, including business, non-profit, marketing, international, relations, technology, and education!

New Program: Loop Abroad Clinical Veterinary Wildlife Medicine

This two-week summer program based in Panama City focuses on the treatment and process of rehabilitation of Central American wildlife. Participants will shadow and observe veterinary care at Centro Veterinario Panamá, a veterinary clinic serving wildlife, exotics, and small animals.

New Program: CFHI Global Health Internships in the Philippines

This program introduces students to the Philippine health system through interactive teaching-learning sessions, visits to public and private health facilities and cultural excursions.

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.

Recognizing Outstanding Global Engagement in the Class of 2026

Congratulations to 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.

New Program: IFSA Preveterinary Medicine

Build your path to veterinary school through hands‑on experience, academic coursework, and cultural immersion in Argentina!

Sustainable Study Abroad at UW–Madison

View any study abroad experience through a sustainability lens by engaging with local communities and being mindful of how your actions affect the environment and the people around you.