The University of Wisconsin–Madison prides itself on its relationship with Vietnam, especially the connections made through our students, faculty, staff, alumni, and partners. Delve into the aspects where UW and Vietnam intersect and consider ways you can build on our shared experiences.
Student team supports community health & education in Hai An
Elected to educate: Baruah Fights for Accessible and Equitable Public Education
UW–Madison’s Samantha Baruah, the associate director of the School of Education’s Teacher Education Center, has been working for the past 11 years to make education more accessible and equitable on a local and national scale.
Born in Vietnam, Baruah and her mother immigrated to the United States in 1980 as political refugees. She was two years old and grew up in a low-income household in Iowa. From a young age, she understood how that could affect a person’s education. Read more.
Wisconsin MBA Students Consult on Global Projects, Gaining Skills
It’s one thing for students to tackle a consulting project for a Fortune 500 company from the comfort of the classroom. It’s quite another thing to take that project across the world. But that’s exactly what Wisconsin MBA students do through their global project course.
Destinations for the global project course offered by the Wisconsin School of Business have included South Africa, Brazil, Peru, Spain, and Vietnam, among others.
Class Act: Vy Luong Rebuilds, Adapts, and Learns on His Path to CALS
‘Vỹ Lương’’s journey to Wisconsin from Tiền Giang province in Vietnam began with a major detour. It was the first of many challenges he faced as an immigrant. But today, many years and obstacles later, the way is clear for this CALS freshman.
Nearly 30 photos of these veterans make up an exhibit at the Chazen Museum of Art.
In Vietnam, Mopeds Help Teach Economics
When Corbett Grainger wanted to teach Vietnamese students the basics of environmental economics, he had no problem getting them motivated. He just talked about the motor scooters jamming the roads of Hanoi.
The bikes make for great local color, he says—it’s not unusual to see one carrying an entire family or livestock or large pieces of furniture.
"I wanted to do something about the fundamental reason for so there being so many orphans in the first place — Agent Orange."