UW–Madison is committed to creating a community where every person feels welcome, valued, and able to succeed. This is an ongoing and collaborative effort with initiatives across campus. This site tracks progress and reports on the outcomes of these initiatives. Join the effort to make our campus more inclusive for the diverse members of our community.
News and Updates
Congratulatory banners part of larger effort to promote Indigenous languages
As UW–Madison graduates celebrated commencement this spring, banners and yard signs around campus congratulated them in the Indigenous languages of the state, including Ho-Chunk and Ojibwe.
June 2, 2021Using brand to promote social justice movement a first step for Wisconsin Athletics
In developing a strategy on inclusion and engagement for the University of Wisconsin athletic department during a period of discussion about social justice, associate athletic director Michael Jackson often has returned to a saying. UW …
August 28, 2020
Campus leaders react to Jacob Blake shooting
August 24, 2020
Sign of solidarity: Badgers to wear black crest logos
MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin student-athletes will be showing their solidarity with Black and other underrepresented communities on campus when Badger sports teams return to action. UW Athletics uniforms will include a university crest logo with a …
July 17, 2020Student Affairs Creates Office of Inclusion Education, Mandatory Diversity Training for New Undergrads
Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Lori Reesor has announced the creation of a new department within Student Affairs named the Office of Inclusion Education. The new office will centralize and expand diversity, inclusion, and social …
July 14, 2020Blank’s Slate: Addressing Racial Inequities on Campus
I first heard the term White privilege in 1975, when I was part of a student group at the University of Minnesota engaged in a weekend retreat sponsored by the University YMCA. One of the …
July 8, 2020Chancellor Blank statement on new ICE rule
Chancellor Rebecca Blank shared the following statement on Tuesday, July 7: New guidance on Monday, July 6 from the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement creates confusion and uncertainty for …
July 7, 2020
Committed to Change: Resources to Answer the Call to Action
Thank you to the more than 1,800 people who attended our Committed to Change: A Call to Action virtual event on July 8. To learn how you can get involved with the Division of Diversity, …
July 7, 2020Statement from Chancellor Rebecca Blank in support of non-immigrant visas
Chancellor Rebecca Blank released the following statement in response to an executive order on non-immigrant visas: International employees, scholars and students are valued and important members of our community. They contribute to scientific discoveries and inventions that …
June 24, 2020Statement from Chancellor Blank in response to U.S. Supreme Court ruling on DACA
Chancellor Rebecca Blank released the following statement in response to the U.S. Supreme Court ruling on the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program: “Today’s court ruling is a positive step for the talented, passionate and motivated …
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