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Recapping International Education Week 2026 at UW–Madison

From classroom stories in local libraries to policy discussions at the heart of campus, International Education Week (IEW) at UW–Madison was a celebration of the Wisconsin Idea without borders. With more than 20 events spanning academic departments, student services, and public venues, the week highlighted how international education strengthens our broader Madison community, connects local …

WISLI 2026 Course List

Central Eurasian Studies Summer Institute (CESSI) Middle Eastern and Mediterranean Language Institute (MEDLI) South Asia Summer Language Institute (SASLI) Southeast Asian Studies Summer Institute (SEASSI) Summer Intensive Portuguese Institute (SIPI)

WISLI 2026 Funding Application Now Open

The WISLI Tuition Scholarship application form is the same one used to apply for the SASLI Half Fee Remission and SEALC Scholarship, allowing you to be considered for multiple competitions through a single application. You are encouraged to prepare application materials in advance. WISLI Tuition Scholarship All WISLI applicants are eligible to apply for a …

50 students hoping to study at UW-Madison caught in limbo. We need answers. | Opinion

CSEAS Announces Large-Scale Initiative for Sustainable Southeast Asian Language Education

The Center for Southeast Asian Studies (CSEAS), part of the Institute for Regional and International Studies (IRIS) at UW–Madison, is launching the next phase of its significant, long-standing efforts in sustainable Southeast Asian language education. This four-year project, led by Principal Investigator Erlin Barnard in the Department of Asian Languages and Cultures, is generously supported …

5 Questions for a Public Policy Grad Learning Indonesian

Meet Betty—a CLS & Boren alumna who earned degrees in Political Science & Southeast Asian Studies at the University of Wisconsin–Madison and Public Policy (International Economic Development) at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. Beyond the language itself, the act of studying a language and immersing yourself completely has been one of the most rewarding …

Tyler: Historian Leading with Asian & European Languages

WISLI alum Tyler Lehrer is featured in a new profile by the Language Connects Foundation that highlights how his knowledge of Sinhala, Thai, Sanskrit, and Dutch supports his research as a historian of Buddhism and colonialism. The article is part of a series showcasing the diverse careers made possible through language study. Read the full …

Leading with Arabic: WISLI Alum Daniel Wieber in the Spotlight

WISLI alum Daniel Wieber is featured in a new profile by the Language Connects Foundation, highlighting his work as a freelance linguist and the role Arabic has played in shaping his professional path. The article is part of a series showcasing the diverse careers made possible through language study. Read the full story here: Daniel …

Spring 2025: International Division’s Semester in Review

A Legacy in LACIS: Reflecting on the Influential Career of Alberto Vargas