Middle Eastern & Mediterranean Language Institute - MEDLI

08/27/2026

Thank you to the International Division for highlighting our new WISLI Digital Badge and how it can help participants take their language-learning journey to the next level!

This summer marked a major milestone for language education at UW–Madison with the launch of the inaugural WISLI Digital Badge. Offered through the Wisconsin Intensive Summer Language Institutes (WISLI), a unit under the Language Program …

08/06/2026

Thank you everyone for a wonderful event and a wonderful summer!

07/30/2026

Your international career might be closer than you think. 🌍

07/15/2026

🌍 Language learning doesn’t end when class does.
Join Dr. Adeola Agoke to explore practical tools and strategies for maintaining and growing your language skills beyond the classroom.
📅 Tuesday, July 28 at 2:00 p.m. CDT
Register at go.wisc.edu/wisli-workshop!

07/14/2026

Language learning can happen wherever inspiration strikes. MEDLI student Yueling L. is putting study into action at the University of Michigan Museum of Art.

07/10/2026

🌎 How do language and area studies shape real-world decisions?
Join WISLI for a keynote with Dr. Eric A. Miller on the role of global understanding in U.S. national security.
📅 Thursday, July 23 at 2:00 p.m. CDT
Register at go.wisc.edu/wisli-keynote

07/08/2026

Thanks to all our MEDLI students who participated!

07/06/2026

Knowledge is light. ✨ We’re approaching the midpoint of ! As our first semester wraps up this Friday, let’s celebrate how far our learners have come. 🌍🗣️🎉

07/01/2026

Six WISLI alumni recently met with current students as part of the WISLI “Global Professionals” panel! Click the link below to read more about how their summer language studies launched careers in public service, international research, and diplomacy.
https://international.wisc.edu/wisli-alumni-show-how-language-studies-open-global-doors/

06/04/2026

Your WISLI summer is almost here! Marieke says that your language learning might be a lot of work, but in the end, it's worth embracing it!