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 …
Alumni Stories
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 …
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 …
Catherine Carroll Awarded UW-Madison’s 2025 Pulitzer Center Reporting Fellowship
UW-Madison senior and MEDLI alum Catherine “Cat” Carroll has been awarded a 2025 Reporting Fellowship by the Pulitzer Center. Pulitzer Center Reporting Fellowships support students pursuing independent journalism projects on underreported global topics including climate …
2025 Wolff Fellow & MEDLI Alum, Cat Carrol, to Study Migration Phenomena Across Seven Countries
We are thrilled to announce that Cat Carrol, 2025 Wolff Fellow & MEDLI Alum, has been awarded the prestigious 2025 Wolff Fellowship, a remarkable recognition accompanied by a $45,000 grant. This fellowship honors Cat’s exceptional …