Institutional Statement on Diversity
Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW–Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
The University of Wisconsin–Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background — people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.
Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Heritage Month
The Spaces In Between: Exploring the many ways that APIDA identity is shaped both within and outside the community. Learn more…
APIDA Heritage Month Events
- April
- April 17
- April 17
- April 19
- April 22
- April 24
Community Spotlights
Recent UW grad, an Afghan Kurdish poet, wins $90,000 scholarship for immigrants with exceptional potential
Through poetry, Hajjar Baban has found her voice and her calling. Her chosen field, she says, allows her to “be honest about my understanding of the world while changing and imagining new ways of being.” …
A New Initiative to Raise Funds for Diversity Efforts
Named in honor of the first known African American woman and man to graduate from the University of Wisconsin – Madison, the Raimey-Noland campaign provides opportunities for alumni, friends, community leaders, athletics fans, corporations, and …
Dr. Torsheika Maddox Promoted to a New Role in Diversity Leadership
MADISON, Wis. (April 8, 2021) Dr. Torsheika Maddox has advanced to become the inaugural Senior Operations Officer and Chief of Staff to the Interim Deputy Vice Chancellor for Diversity & Climate and Chief Diversity Officer …
Events
- April
- April 16All Out! with Hoofer AmbassadorsExperience the outdoors for a weekend and make new friends!4:00 PM, The Terrace, Outside of the Outdoor UW Office, Memorial Union
- April 17
- April 17
- April 17
- April 18All Out! with Hoofer AmbassadorsExperience the outdoors for a weekend and make new friends!12:00 PM, The Terrace, Outside of the Outdoor UW Office, Memorial Union
News
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COVID-19 multilingual site recognized
March 30, 2021 -
Search underway for new chief diversity officer
March 9, 2021