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Voices: Black UW–Madison faculty and staff share their perspectives on Black History Month
Every year, UW–Madison celebrates Black History Month to honor the ways in which the Black community has contributed to and helped shape American society and this campus community. We asked several Black faculty and staff members …
MLK Symposium: Carrying the Torch
Daughter of Civil Rights Leader Rev. Ralph Abernathy, Goddaughter of Dr. King, Brings Unique Perspective to the Making of an Icon; makes plea for continued activism in his name and the others who fought for …
Submit nominations for Morgridge Center for Public Service community-engaged awards by Feb. 24
Register for the All-Campus Spring Career & Internship Fair
Black History Month: Embracing Intersectionality
This year’s theme, Embracing Intersectionality: Celebrating the Rich Tapestry of Black Identity, honors the collective and individualized experiences within the Black community.
Donzaleigh Abernathy inspires UW Community at MLK Symposium with a powerful call for activism and justice
Actress, author, and activist Donzaleigh Abernathy delivered a powerful address, sharing her personal stories and insights from her family’s involvement in the civil rights movement.
Tales from Planet Earth Presents Wild & Scenic: 2024 Rewind
Announcing the UW-Madison Outstanding Women of Color Honorees
Join us in honoring our Outstanding Women of Color awardees at a campuswide reception on February 25.
The Mercile J. Lee Scholars Program: Celebrating 40 years of scholarship, leadership, and service
The Mercile J. Lee Scholars Program (MJLSP), a foundational program in the Division of Diversity, Equity & Educational Achievement (DDEEA), is celebrating four decades of inclusive excellence. This important milestone comes as the DDEEA celebrates …
Twenty-five years of PEOPLE excellence
As a notable program in UW–Madison’s DDEEA, PEOPLE celebrates 25 years of empowering Wisconsin high school students to achieve their college dreams. Read how its legacy of opportunity and success fuels its vision to continue setting the standard for college access.
SMPH and UW Health In Community MLK Event
Nine Badgers recognized among Wisconsin’s Most Influential Black leaders for 2024
Nine University of Wisconsin–Madison community members were recognized in Madison365’s annual list of “Wisconsin’s Most Influential Black Leaders” for 2024.
Apply for the 2025 Arts Business Competition
DDEEA scholars recognized among notable UW–Madison grads
Celebrating MLK Day 2025 in the Madison community
Find opportunities to celebrate the life, legacy, and teachings of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on the UW–Madison campus and in the community. Tuesday, January 14 MLK Community Choir rehearsal (learn more) Friday, January …
UW–Madison’s Dr. Scott Seyforth honored with 2024 Dr. P.B. Poorman Award from the Universities of Wisconsin
UW–Madison’s Carolee Dodge Francis honored with 2024 Outstanding Women of Color in Education Award from the Universities of Wisconsin
Voices: Native American UW–Madison faculty and staff share their thoughts during Native November
Every year, UW–Madison celebrates Native November to honor the ways in which Native communities have contributed to and helped shape American society and this campus community. In honor of Native November, we asked several Native …
Diversity Forum weaves threads of belonging to build community
The 2024 Diversity Forum inspired the audience to take action towards creating a more inclusive future that reflects the rich tapestry of human experience.