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We’re Still Here!
The world is a little crazy right now. Many of us are feeling uncertainty and worry about the future of our international friends. We...

Diane Boddicker
Jun 281 min read


Thank You to Our Volunteers!
This video celebrates the heart of our organization—those who gave their time, energy, and kindness during the 2024–2025 academic year....

Tetyana Schneider
Jun 281 min read


MFIS Makes All the Difference
Everything felt new, loud, and fast. I had just arrived from India in Fall 2024 to study Computer Science and Data Science at UW-Madison, and it felt like I’d been dropped into another planet.

Ashmit Gadekar
Jun 281 min read


A Memorable Thanksgiving
This past Thanksgiving, we had the joy of participating in the Madison Friends of International Students holiday hosting program for the first time—and what a memorable experience it turned out to be!

Sarah Logsdon
Jun 271 min read


MFIS Featured in the Cap Times
The Cap Times highlighted MFIS in an article recognizing the vital role volunteers played in supporting international students during a time of heightened immigration restrictions.

Sarah Logsdon
Jun 271 min read


By-the-Numbers FY 2024-2025
This year, 386 students from 42 countries participated in MFIS programs and events. The students represented countries ranging from Australia to Vietnam.

Diane Boddicker
Jun 261 min read


YOU Make It Happen!
YOU are amazing, important, and incredibly appreciated! This year 25 donors helped offset our expenses with their generous donations. Whether you share your time or make a donation to support our work, we wouldn’t be able to do what we do without you.

Nancy Kelly
Jun 251 min read
Annual Report 2025
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