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IS Majors in the News

I think everyone should live in a big city at least once, and London is a great place to do that for the first time. Where I lived felt like its own little city!”

IRIS NRC is delighted to announce that UW–Madison junior Zindzi Frederick has been awarded a 2026 Reporting Fellowship by the Pulitzer Center.

20 Undergraduate Changemakers Selected for Scholarship Program Connecting Arts and Sciences Students with Public Sector Pathways including IS Major Angeline Morgado.

Recent grad Hailey Shevitz is featured on the International Division’s list of Outstanding Global Engagement students for the class of 2026.

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During my time here and through my study abroad experience, my IS major gave me the opportunity to explore how culture shapes the way we connect, communicate, and understand the world around us. It pushed me to step outside of my comfort zone, embrace new perspectives, and better understand the communities around us. Along the way, I discovered how powerful sports can be in bringing people together across cultures, something that defined my experience as a Badger and shaped my future goals.
Fancesca Noordover, Class of 2026

IS Major Alumni Newsletter Archive

Spring 2026 Alumni Newsletter

Spring 2026

Alumni spotlights, department news and updates, graduating class of 2026 student remarks, and more.

Fall 2025 Alumni Newsletter

Fall 2025

Semester event highlight, Alumni spotlights, Peer Advisor bios, and more.

Spring 2025 Alumni Newsletter

Spring 2025

Faculty award winners, Newman Scholarship recipients, Alumni spotlights, and more.

Upcoming Alumni Events

2026 IS Major Alumni Social

Join us at the Terrace for drinks, appetizers, and mingling, on Thursday, October 1st! Meet IS Alumni from around the world and across the years. This is a great way to network and meet fellow IS majors.

Three people smile for a photo at an outdoor event at the UW–Madison Memorial Union Terrace. The person in the middle wears an 'International Studies Major' t-shirt and a name badge. Colorful patio chairs, a yellow table with snacks, and the Union building are visible in the background.

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Donate to the IS Major today, and your gift will be used to help current IS majors achieve their dreams of studying abroad, attending out of state internships and career opportunities, and more.