To suggest additional resources or changes to these International Education Resources pages, or to request assistance, contact Jenna Graff, UWSA International Coordinator, jenna.graff@wisconsin.edu, +1.608.263.7727
Upcoming Events
- All-staff In-person Professional Development & Networking Day
- Wednesday, August 12
- 9:00 – 3:00
- in person on the UW-Madison campus (building/room TBA)
- 50th Anniversary Celebration: Hessen Delegation of Higher Education Administrators Visiting WI
- Monday, August 24 in Madison
- Tuesday, August 24 in Madison
- Wednesday, August 25 in Milwaukee
- Thursday, August 26 on partner campuses
- Details and events registration forthcoming.
Initiatives in Progress
- Policy review priorities for 2027:
- SYS 145, Development and Operation of Off-Campus International and Study Away Educational Programs for University of Wisconsin System Students [Revise, Q2]
- SYS 146, University of Wisconsin System Faculty and Academic Staff for Study Abroad and Study Away [Revise, Q2]
- SYS 148, Development and Operation of Contractual Training and Sponsored Students Programs [Rescind]
- SYS 810, Study Abroad and Study Away Programs [Revise, Q2]
- To keep up-to-date on all policies: fill out this form .
- SYS 655 Accessibility of Web Content and Mobile Applications
- Takes effect April 1,
20262027 - includes documents available from the “guidance” tab within this policy
- Takes effect April 1,
- Wire Transfers
- Response to questions about new fees following Workday implementation.
- Response to questions about new fees following Workday implementation.
- Glacier
- Response to concerns about messaging and support.
- Response to concerns about messaging and support.
- Collaborative Internationalization Strategy
- First meeting was held 2/19/26.
- Pending review by administration.
Recently Completed Initiatives
Inbound Insurance (CISI)
- December 2025 – UW Risk Management has negotiated a supplemental insurance plan to cover evacuation for groups that did not previously have a plan that includes evacuation coverage.
Outbound Insurance (CISI)
- December 2025 – UW Risk Management has negotiated a new insurance plan start date of mid-October. The next insurance plan start date is October 15, 2026.
HWX: Via TRM Update
- December 2025 – UW Coordinators have built out Via TRM to add UW institutions as “programs” to which German students may apply.
NAFSA’s International Educator
NAFSA’s International Educator podcast brings you a new episode each month, covering trends in the field of international education, news in context, thought leadership, and more. Read IE anytime at nafsa.org/ie.
- Country Insights: NigeriaThis is the first episode in a special three-episode series in partnership with IDP. Each episode explores a country where IDP works to connect students with institutions in the United States. In this episode, NAFSA's Joann Ng […]
- Ben Nelson: How Innovation and Technology Can Solve Higher Education's Biggest ChallengesWe're back! This episode of the International Educator podcast is the first in a mini series about innovation and technology. We spoke with Ben Nelson, founder and CEO of Minerva Project and a founder of Minerva […]
- Fanta Aw: Planting Seeds with NAFSA’s New CEOThis month, longtime member and previous NAFSA president Fanta Aw assumes the role of NAFSA’s CEO and Executive Director. Originally from Mali, Aw came to the United States as an international student at American University, where […]
- Voices from the Field: Advancing DEI in International EducationThis episode of the IE podcast brings you insight from four professionals in the field who are working to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in international education. You'll hear from:Jewell Winn, Tennessee State UniversityLysette Davi, Arizona […]
- Making the Grade: A Scorecard for Government Agencies, Congress, and the White HouseNAFSA liaises with many different government agencies on behalf of, and in the interest of, its members and the students they serve. In addition, NAFSA advocates and works with Congress and the White House on a […]
The PIE News
Transforming knowledge and networks in international education
- A growing trend among some English language testing providers to give university admissions teams access to candidates' spoken responses has sparked debate over whether greater transparency improves admissions decisions. The post Universities and test providers debate […]
- News that the Trump administration is eyeing a $100,000 fee for OPT poses a serious risk to US international education, warns Richard T. Herman. The post US universities sell opportunity. A $100k OPT fee could change […]
- A new benchmarking report gives US institutions insights into evolving international recruitment practices as policy turbulence and visa challenges dramatically shift the operating environment. The post Benchmarking report maps evolving US international recruitment appeared first on The […]
- Pearson has launched an International Student Advisory Board, bringing together student leaders from across Australia to shape conversations on education and employability. The post Australia: Pearson launches International Student Advisory Board appeared first on The PIE […]
- Stakeholders say providing immigration advice to prospective international students should be a mandatory requirement in Canada, following student protests and a hunger strike over a spate of PGWP refusals. The post Sweeping work permit refusals draw […]