University of Wisconsin–Madison

Category: Women and Wellbeing

UW-Madison to host fourth cohort of young African leaders in summer 2019

The University of Wisconsin-Madison will host its fourth cohort of rising African leaders beginning June 19 for a six-week academic and leadership institute, a program sponsored by the U.S. Department of State.

From Bugs to Drugs: Symposium Speaker Will Raise Alarm, Offer Solutions for Antibiotic Resistance

Mary Wilson, M.D., an expert on infectious disease looks at antibiotic resistance at the April 16 Global Health Symposium.

Cap Times: Danielle Yancey works to recruit and retain more Native American health professionals

In Wisconsin, Native Americans suffer from sharp health disparities. A recent report found American Indian and Alaska Natives were “vastly underrepresented in American medical schools.” Danielle Yancey, the first full-time director for the Native American Center for Health Professions, is looking to address that.

African Studies Program accepting applications for 2019 YALI-MWF Continuing Connections Travel awards

The awards are intended for international travel costs to bring YALI-MWF alumni to Madison or to support the costs of sending Madison-area professionals abroad. The deadline to submit an application is February 15, 2019.

4W Initiative announces two funding opportunities

Proposals for both opportunities are due Monday, March 4 at 5 p.m.

Six-legged livestock? Edible insects for global health

NEW DATE: Feb. 12--Six-legged livestock? GHI's Valerie Stull explores the nutrition and environmental benefits of edible insects.

UW High School Global Health Day opens doors to the world for Wisconsin students

The Sixth Annual High School Global Public Health Day, co-hosted by GHI, opens doors to new career possibilities and new awareness of all the factors that determine health in Wisconsin and the world.

New faces join GHI

This fall semester, the University of Wisconsin-Madison Global Health Institute (GHI) has welcomed seven new team members who are committed to ensuring health for all and helping spread the institute’s mission.

Apply now for global health grants, awards

Applications are closed for 2019 global health grants and awards.

Elders-in-Residence Program will bring Native community leaders to campus for mentoring, support

The initiative will seek to improve the experience of American Indian and Alaskan Native students by hosting Native elders on campus for extended visits and educational exchanges.