Wolf Latsch
About
Dr. Latsch oversees the UW’s study abroad programs and student exchanges. He works with faculty, staff, departments and partners to envision, create and promote a wide variety of global opportunities for students.
An economist by training, Dr. Latsch has taught economics and international studies at the University of Oxford, Northwestern University and at the UW, receiving several teaching awards. His academic expertise is in development economics and economic history, especially of sub-Saharan Africa and Britain. He directed the BA and MA programs in International Studies at the UW’s Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies where he had appointments as lecturer, professor, and Director of Academic Services until 2018.
A native of Germany, Dr. Latsch holds master’s and doctoral degrees in economics from the University of Oxford.