The Global Health Institute (GHI) is a stand-alone unit at the University of Wisconsin-Madison dedicated to improving and inspiring collaboration, educating tomorrow’s leaders and promoting research and outreach to improve well-being for all.

Aligned with one of the world’s top-ranked research and academic institutions, GHI serves as a portal. Introducing students to great health disparities and challenges through certificate programs, classes and field experiences. Inspiring and and preparing faculty and students to collaborate and address urgent health needs at home and abroad.

The UW-Madison Global Health Institute is an idea born in Wisconsin—and it is a global manifestation of the Wisconsin Idea.

COLLABORATING: Energizing 21 schools and colleges to work together toward health, equity and sustainability. Engaging communities and joining with colleagues. Pursuing the roots of disease—from lack of food, education and vaccines to the need for medical training, the threat of climate change and more.

DISCOVERING: Addressing health issues with respect and scientific rigor. Looking toward the well-being of future generations. Finding solutions together.

LEARNING: Inspiring students—from high school to working professionals—to interact with the world’s communities and each other. To look outside themselves. To tackle health challenges and become tomorrow’s global health leaders.