University of Wisconsin–Madison

Category: Five Strategic Focus Areas

2019 Mandela Washington Update: Week Four Update

The 2019 Mandela Washington Fellowship is in its fourth week of programming. Every day of the program has been chock full of site visits, networking, leadership and education sessions, public speaking events, and more.

Apply Now: Financial Specialist; HOT-Wisconsin Program Coordinator

The University of Wisconsin-Madison's Global Health Institute (GHI) is hiring a Financial Specialist and a HOT-Wisconsin Program Coordinator.

UW-Madison honors outstanding community-university partnerships

2019 Community-University Partnership Awards, presented by Chancellor Rebecca Blank, recognize the work of individuals and organizations across Wisconsin that partner with UW–Madison faculty, staff, and students to address pressing public issues.

Research and policy priorities for edible insects

GHI postdoctoral research associate Valerie Stull and GHI Director Jonathan Patz released a policy paper about food systems, climate change and insects.

GHI receives $5,000 grant from Evjue Foundation

The University of Wisconsin-Madison Global Health Institute (GHI) receives a $5,000 grant from the Evjue Foundation to support the Midwestern Universities for Global Health annual conference this fall.

From Mosquitoes to Antibiotic Resistance, Global Health 2019 Grants Advance Projects Across the World

GHI supports global health initiatives with 30 grants to students, faculty, staff and clinicians from across campus.

Young African Leaders Speak Out: 2019 YALI Tuesdays

JULY 2, 9, 16 and 23: Fourteen of the 25 Mandela Washington Fellows at UW-Madison this summer are deeply involved in ensuring health for their countries and communities. Attend a series of four YALI Global Health Seminars in July to listen to the scholars discuss global health issues.

Native Nations_UW Leadership Summit Highlights Directions for Partnerships

UW-Madison and the 12 Native Nations in Wisconsin met for a discussion about new ways to improve health services, preserve the environment and expand educational opportunities, among other aspects of native life.

WKOW: Digging Deeper – Wisconsin parents and doctors on ‘high-alert’ amid measles outbreak

GHI Associate Director James Conway discussed the growing measles outbreak with WKOW.

Wisconsin Public Television: Here and Now – Vaccine Waivers

GHI Associate Director James Conway spoke with Wisconsin Public Television about vaccine waivers (start 20:41).