Global, Together
This five-year framework strengthens global engagement across UW–Madison—connecting teaching, research, and collaboration to create a lasting impact on campus, throughout Wisconsin, and around the world.
A Bold Vision for Wisconsin’s Global Future
Global, Together offers a vision for global engagement over the next five years. With input from more than 300 campus stakeholders, this strategic internationalization framework embodies the values of the Wisconsin Idea by fostering opportunities for global learning, scholarship, and collaboration. Through four interconnected goals, Global, Together charts a course for integrating international education, research, and public service—advancing the university’s global impact through innovation and academic excellence.
Internationalization Goals
GOAL 1—Enhance the UW–Madison student experience through globally-informed teaching and learning
Global learning enhances education and career readiness by fostering critical skills and cross-cultural exchange. Supporting faculty in globally-informed teaching is essential to student success in a connected world.
GOAL 2—Spark innovative international collaborations
UW–Madison will deepen international, interdisciplinary partnerships to tackle global challenges, building on our strong legacy and world-class faculty, staff, and students to drive impactful research and creative expression.
GOAL 3—Expand international opportunities across the state of Wisconsin
We will boost global engagement across Wisconsin by expanding educational access, fueling economic growth, supporting entrepreneurship, and strengthening public–private partnerships.
GOAL 4—Advance international alumni engagement
UW–Madison’s international alumni and global chapters bolster student support, recruitment, and philanthropy—offering a collective force for reimagining alumni engagement across the university.
Connect
We welcome ideas, collaboration, and partnership from across campus to advance the goals of Global, Together. If you’re interested in getting involved, please contact the person listed on each goal page.