University of Wisconsin–Madison

Category: Women and Wellbeing

On Wisconsin women’s issue features 4W-led campaign

4W led the campaign to commemorate the 150th anniversary of women graduating from UW-Madison. On Wisconsin celebrates some of UW's notable women in its latest issue.

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.

Sharing solutions, facing the challenges of global mental health

JUNE 27-28. An interdisciplinary group of experts from Nigeria, Uganda, Ethiopia, Milwaukee and Madison gather for two Global Mental Health public lectures.

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.

Meet ‘The Monarch’

"The Monarch" is a gift from the 2019 senior class, with support from the 4W Initiative, the UW Foundation and the Wisconsin Union that celebrates the 150th anniversary of women earning undergraduate degrees at UW–Madison.

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).

Cap Times: What obstacles complicate health care for rural Wisconsinites?

Long distances between medical facilities and struggles to retain medical professionals in rural areas can make a health care a challenge for many.

Work with GHI: Apply to be the Director of Advancement

The Director of Advancement will report to the Director of the Global Health Institute and will have lead responsibility for directing GHI fundraising activities. Apply by May 20.