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Andy Kline (Peace Corps volunteer serving in Timor-Leste)

Updates from Timor-Leste

Andy Kline (UW-Madison '23) joined the Peace Corps as an education volunteer, and blogs about his experiences in Timor-Leste!

Read on about Andy's adventures in Timor-Leste

Ashley Whitaker, a dedicated educator with over 25 years of experience serving English language learners in Illinois, embarked on a transformative journey this summer at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Immersing herself in Arabic language studies at the Middle Eastern and Mediterranean Language Institute (MEDLI), supported by a FLAS Fellowship. Through this experience Ashley rediscovered her passion for education, cultural appreciation, and the strength to continue making a difference in her students’ lives.

Passionate about Arabic

Ashley Whitaker rediscovered her passion for education through the Middle Eastern and Mediterranean Language Institute!

This summer, Lucas Wirick, a PhD student in Anthropology at UW-Madison, immersed himself in Arabic language studies through the Middle Eastern and Mediterranean Language Institute (MEDLI), supported by a Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowship. His journey exemplifies the profound impact that language programs and financial support can have on academic and personal growth.

Anthropology and Arabic

Lucas Wirick (PhD student, Anthropology) developed his Arabic skills through MEDLI, supported by a FLAS fellowship!

Read on about Lucas's MEDLI studies here

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Exploring Intellectual Humility: A Global Learning Resource Guide
At IRIS NRC, we believe that developing global competence means cultivating a mindset that help us learn across differences: learning how to listen; staying curious; and considering where …
From Advocacy to Academia: A Conversation with Joy Olson
This spring, IRIS NRC welcomed Joy Olson – human rights advocate, policy expert, and our 2025 Distinguished Visiting Practitioner. In this exclusive interview, Joy shares insights from her …
Claudia Liverseed (UW-Madison ’25) Wins Award for Best Undergraduate Paper at WIPCS Annual Conference
IRIS NRC Affiliate Claudia Liverseed Wins Award for Best Undergraduate Paper at the Wisconsin Institute for Peace and Conflict Studies Annual Conference UW-Madison senior Claudia Liverseed spoke at …
Angeline Morgado (UW-Madison ’28) Presents Research on Venezuelan Diaspora at WIPCS Annual Conference
IRIS NRC Student Scholar Angeline Morgado Presents her Research on the Venezuelan Diaspora at the Wisconsin Institute for Peace and Conflict Studies Annual Conference. Freshman Angeline Morgado attended …
UW Pulitzer Center Reporting Fellow and IRIS NRC FLAS awardee Cat Carroll receives prestigious Wolff Fellowship for 2025
As she wraps up her senior year at UW–Madison, Cat Carroll is preparing for a journey unlike any other: a year-long global trek across seven countries to explore …
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Funded by the U.S. Department of Education, the Institute for Regional and International Studies National Resource Center (IRIS NRC) supports and enhances global awareness and inspires informed thinking about the complexities of our world.

We provide resources and expertise to K-12 and post-secondary educators, students and the community at large. Working in collaboration with campus, national, and international partners, IRIS NRC strives to put the Wisconsin Idea into action. We are committed to offering cross-regional and globally themed programming in an effort to understand our increasingly interconnected world.

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Updates from Timor-Leste

Passionate about Arabic

Anthropology and Arabic

News

Exploring Intellectual Humility: A Global Learning Resource Guide

From Advocacy to Academia: A Conversation with Joy Olson

Claudia Liverseed (UW-Madison ’25) Wins Award for Best Undergraduate Paper at WIPCS Annual Conference

Angeline Morgado (UW-Madison ’28) Presents Research on Venezuelan Diaspora at WIPCS Annual Conference

UW Pulitzer Center Reporting Fellow and IRIS NRC FLAS awardee Cat Carroll receives prestigious Wolff Fellowship for 2025

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