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2017 Global Health Symposium

Check out photos from the 2017 Global Health Symposium.

Water and refugees in the spotlight at Global Health Symposium

Check out photos from the 2017 Global Health Symposium.

Distinguished Teaching Awards 2017

GHI Advisory member Clare Wendland and Office of Sustainability Director Cathy Middlecamp are among this year's recipients of Distinguished Teaching Awards.

UniverCity Year branching out into county

UniverCity Year is matching Fall 2017 UW classes with Dane County projects. Learn more about the opportunity.

Three deans reappointed after 5-year reviews

Bob Golden, Paul Robbins and Soyeon Shim reappointed to head SMPH, Nelson Institute, SoHE.

CBS News: What would the U.S. look like without the EPA?

GHI Advisory member Tracey Holloway describes U.S. EPA's success to create "some of the healthiest air in the world."

U.S. Development Aid in the New Nation of Timor Leste – a Grizzled Development Officer Is Surprised by Optimism

As the first representative of the US AID effort in Timor Leste, at the birth of its sovereignty, Rick Scott will discuss the programs he instituted. With a blank slate upon which to write he was able to attempt new and creative approaches. His long experience in development and crisis management equipped him to make …

Channel 3000: UW Health nurse receives first-ever Nelson Mandela Fellowship

UW Health nurse Susan Gold shares more about her Nelson Mandela fellowship with Channel 3000.

The Arctic in Rapid Transition

Abstract: Observations in 2016 showed a continuation of long-term Arctic warming trends which revealed the interdependency of physical and biological Arctic systems, contributing to a growing recognition that the Arctic is an integral part of the globe, and increasing the need for effective environmental intelligence gathering. In a year of unprecedented, record setting conditions, the …

Tupesis helps design global health course for health care learners

UW Emergency Physician Janis Tupesis helps create online global health course for medical students/residents.