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We are delighted to share that we had three winners for the Shamrock Club of Wisconsin scholarship: Hailey Fox, Gwyn Parker, and Hanna Swanson. With this scholarship, they went on a study abroad trip to Ireland through the UWM Center …

On the campaign trail, Catherine Connolly insisted Ireland needed a president who is “not afraid to stand against the consensus.” It is something the Galway native learned to do from a very young age. “Coming from a family of 14 …

Former US president Barack Obama is set to receive the freedom of the city of Dublin on Thursday

Leah Mauldin was awarded the 2024 Shamrock Club of Wisconsin John Gleeson & James Liddy Memorial Scholarship, to support the study of Irish language and culture. The scholarship ranges from $750-$1,000 per recipient each year. Congratulations, Leah!

Rosemarie Striedl was one of just nine awardees across all of UWM’s language programs to be granted a ‘Mielke Scholarship’ award in May. The estate gift from Janice and Bruce Mielke following their passing to fund scholarships for world language …

Celtic Studies faculty member Dr. Bettina Arnold (Anthropology) was quoted in a CNN article, and showcased in the UWM Faculty and Staff newsletter. Congratulations, Dr. Arnold! Read more about the article.

Full group photo from Tionól Gaeilge 2024. Andrew and Conchobhar open the weekend to a room full of participants at the CelticMKE Center in Wauwatosa. Niall leads rang level 3. Billy leads the beginners in rang level 1. Conchobhar leads …

On Wednesday, February 21, Boswell Books will host Scottish author Margot Livesey in conversation with Liam Callanan (UWM, English Dept.) about her new book, The Road from Belhaven. The free event starts at 6:30 PM at Boswell Books on Downer …

Milwaukee Scottish Country Dancers, popular annual guests of the Celtic Studies Fall Semester Kick-Off Céilí, are hosting special classes – perfect for UWM students! The classes will be held Thursdays @ 7:30pm-9:00pm at Zao Church Gym right across the street …