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Avoiding Fraud and Scams

Posted on January 11, 2023

Scams and wire fraud crimes are happening around the world. Scams can target people of any age, nationality or visa status. Unfortunately, international students in the U.S. and other countries are often targeted by criminals. …

Posted in Employment, Immigration News, Main Page Announcements, Safety Updates, Students, Uncategorized, University News

Statement on recent antisemitic incidents

Posted on March 8, 2022

The following statement comes from Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Lori Reesor and Chief Diversity Officer LaVar Charleston: UW-Madison values a diverse community where people of all religions, races, ethnicities, identities, and cultures feel safe, …

Posted in Main Page Announcements, Safety Updates, Students, University News

McCabe selected as director of International Student Services

Posted on May 5, 2021
Posted in Main Page Announcements, Office Updates, Programs, University NewsTagged ISS director

COVID-19 update for international students

Posted on March 13, 2020

Dear F-1 and J-1 International Students, In my message to you yesterday, I referenced current guidance we had from the Student & Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP). We received additional guidance  from SEVP this morning. Your …

Posted in COVID-19, Main Page Announcements, Safety Updates, University News

Your Spring Break & Summer Travel Plans

Posted on March 5, 2020

Dear F-1 and J-1 students, As COVID-19 coronavirus continues to spread across borders, many countries and airlines are posting travel warnings and restrictions. The Office of the Chancellor recently sent an email to UW-Madison students …

Posted in COVID-19, Immigration News, Main Page Announcements, Safety Updates, University News

Message on coronavirus (2019nCoV)

Posted on January 27, 2020

Stay up-to-date with campus messages and information on coronavirus (2019nCoV). The site contains some message translations into Spanish, Hmong, Tibetan, Chinese and Nepali. Frequently Asked Questions about coronavirus (2019nCoV) University Health Services (UHS) has answers …

Posted in COVID-19, Faculty & Staff, Immigration News, Main Page Announcements, Resources, Students, Uncategorized, University News

Letter to U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos Calling for Upholding of Federal Protections for Transgender People

Posted on November 2, 2018

A letter, composed by UW-Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank and the presidents of Rutgers University and Princeton University, has been sent to U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos expressing concern at reports of possible withdrawal of …

Posted in Main Page Announcements, University News

CAMPUS CLIMATE PROGRESS REPORT – SPRING 2018

Posted on February 27, 2018
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Important Update from ISS: Rental Contracts with Independent Housing Companies

Posted on February 27, 2018

It has recently come to our attention that a local property management company unaffiliated with UW-Madison has been using the University’s logo on its rental agreement contracts. This has misled some international students to believe …

Posted in Main Page Announcements, University News

DACA Statement from Chancellor Blank

Posted on September 5, 2017

Chancellor Blank: Repealing DACA puts promising students at risk September 5, 2017 Chancellor Rebecca M. Blank released the following statement: Like our colleagues in the Association of American Universities (AAU) and the Association of Public …

Posted in Immigration News, Main Page Announcements, University News
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