Institute for Regional and International Studies
We are excited to celebrate the recent publications of our 2023 Pulitzer Center Campus Consortium reporting fellow, Audrey Thibert. Audrey travelled to Tunisia in August to conduct interviews for her project, “A Shared Uncertainty: Migration Stories from Tunisia.” Her three articles present intimate profiles and tell the stories of people she interviewed during her time …
The Wisconsin Association for Language Teachers (WAFLT) is thrilled to announce that the 2023 recipient of WAFLT’s esteemed Anthony J. Gradisnik Award is the Institute for Regional and International Studies National Resource Center (IRIS NRC). Established in 1998, this distinguished award commemorates the exceptional enthusiasm and advocacy for language education exemplified by Mr. Anthony J. …
In light of recent events surrounding the deeply offensive racist video that is affecting the UW–Madison and surrounding community, we stand with the statement made by Deputy Vice Chancellor for Diversity and Inclusion, LeVar Charleston. The voice of one does not represent the many and we condemn racism and violence in its entirety. We stand with our …
Languages of the World Day was held here at UW- Madison on March 1st. We are thrilled to hear of the amazing turn out and ability to see how impactful this event was to Wisconsin high schoolers. IRIS NRC was proud to co-sponsor such a successful event! We look forward to the continuing support of …
The Wisconsin Film Festival turns 25 this year! Presented over eight days, from Thursday April 13 through Thursday, April 20, 2023 IRIS NRC is excited to sponsor three different films over the course of the festival! Be sure to check out the festival’s full listings and tickets by visiting their ticketing website. Tickets are free …
For undergraduates, graduate students, and alumni interested in exploring options abroad in the years ahead – to study, teach English, practice art, conduct independent research, and more – look into the Fulbright US Student Program (FUSP) through the UW–Madison, one of the most prestigious and accessible ways to build on your UW–Madison experience and pursue …
UW–Madison’s Institute for Regional and International Studies National Resource Center is delighted to welcome Foreign Service Officer Lachlyn Soper to campus as its Spring 2023 International Visiting Practitioner in Residence. Lachlyn Soper is a diplomat with the U.S. Department of State, with nearly 20 years of experience in public service. She most recently served at …
The Pulitzer Center Reporting Fellowship is open to undergraduate and graduate students in any discipline currently enrolled at UW–Madison, and provides up to $5,000 in funding for students to pursue an international reporting project. The reporting project is generally undertaken in the summer with an expectation that fellows spend at least two weeks in their …
The deadline for submission of a complete application, including all supporting documents, is: Monday, April 10, 2023 at 8:00 am. The Fulbright-Hays DDRA funds doctoral candidates (US citizens, nationals, or permanent residents) to conduct research in other countries in modern foreign languages and area studies for periods of 6 to 12 months. The grant does not …
Help us in supporting Turkey and Syria in their recovery from the devastating earthquake by considering supporting these different relief efforts. If you are part of the UW–Madison campus community, you can donate items of critical need at dropoff locations across campus and the Madison area. Please follow the Madison Turkish Student Association Instagram and …