The Pulitzer Center Reporting Fellowship is open to undergraduate and graduate degree-seeking 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 research location.
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UW Students Explore National Security Careers with DIA Senior Advisor Dr. Eric Miller
On December 2, more than 70 UW–Madison students participated in a National Security Career Forum with Dr. Eric Miller, Senior Advisor for Open Source Intelligence at the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA). The forum provided students …
Meet 2025 South Asia Book Award Winners for Children’s and Young Adult Literature
The South Asia Book Award is delighted to announce our honors list for 2025! We received more than 100 submissions this year. Congratulations to all the amazing authors and illustrators listed below! Award Winners …
Children’s International Story Hour
In an expansion of the African Story Hour experience, Madison Public Library has partnered with The Institute for Regional and International Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in collaboration with Wisconsin Public Libraries to bring …
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 others are coming from. That is why …
Advocacy, Academia, and Advancing Justice | Interview with Joy Olson
Joy Olson sat down with IRIS NRC Assistant Director, Essie Lenchner, to discuss her work in advocacy, public policy and social justice. A student from Olson’s Spring 2025 course shared: “I wanted to thank you …
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 decades of work advancing justice in the …
Publish Your Article in Release Peace Magazine
For over a year, IRIS NRC has been partnering with Release Peace Magazine, an online platform focused on international affairs, world culture, and history. The magazine collaborates with local communities, NGOs, women’s rights groups, and …
Rediscovering a Passion for Education with Arabic Language Immersion: A FLAS Fellowship Success Story
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 …
Seeking Graphic Designer for the Journal of Undergraduate International Studies (JUIS)
Graphic Design Opportunity for Undergraduate Students Are you looking to gain experience, hone your layout and graphic design skills, and add an impressive project to your portfolio? Join the Journal of Undergraduate International Studies (JUIS) …