Brian Burt takes over as director and chief research scientist of the Wei LAB from Jerlando Jackson, who left UW–Madison this spring to become dean of Michigan State University’s College of Education.
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SciMed GRS program offers resources and support for grad students of color in the sciences
“I’ve been able to connect with other fellows of SciMed and build a community,” says Sierra Love, a fourth-year Ph.D. candidate in genetics. “There are times when graduate school gets to be extremely tough, and having support from those in the program is what keeps me going. My favorite part of SciMed is the family that I’ve gained.”
Statement of Vice Chancellor Lori Reesor and Deputy Vice Chancellor and Chief Diversity Officer LaVar J. Charleston on campus chalkings
We strongly believe that we learn best in environments that are inclusive and where people feel listened to and heard. Statements targeting students or other student groups work against the culture of belonging for which we are striving.
UW–Madison researchers partner in new NSF study examining STEM experiences of Hmong undergrads in Wisconsin
UW–Madison researchers are partnering with Hmong American faculty and undergraduates across the state to study and find solutions for the underrepresentation in STEM classes and the STEM workforce of Hmong Americans
Honoring Ho-Chuck Heritage: Alumni Association spotlights ‘Stories of Teejop’
In June, alumni and friends gathered along the shores of Lake Mendota for a special Wisconsin Idea Spotlight. “Ho-Chunk Land — Stories of Teejop” was named for the Ho-Chunk word for the area that is …
Chazen exhibit by UW’s Quanda Johnson examines anti-Black violence and its consequences
The exhibit uses interdisciplinary creative making to explore three arenas of white-dominated violence against the Black body/psyche: the violence of ridicule, the violence of the mob/vigilante, and the hegemonically instigated violence that seeps into some “safe Black spaces.”
UW–Madison McNair scholars present research at national conference
Eleven Badgers enrolled in UW–Madison’s McNair Scholars Program presented their research at a national conference of McNair programs in Los Angeles this summer.
Applications open for UW–Madison McNair Scholars Program
Applications are now open to join the UW–Madison McNair Scholars Program for the 2022-23 academic year. Applications will be accepted via the Wisconsin Scholarship Hub (WiSH) portal through Oct. 1.
UWPD shares quarterly update to Equity Dashboard
The Equity Dashboard is the result of a collaboration with community members and stakeholders to develop a unique and powerful tool that promotes transparency and provides a set of success metrics that speak directly to the UWPD’s commitment to equity in policing.
UW–Madison information on Play Circle Theater naming issue
UW–Madison acknowledges the prolific acting career and civil rights record of alumnus Fredric March, but also notes the present-day effect of his and others’ participation in a student organization that took the name of the …
UW Hospital exhibit raises awareness of importance of organ donations for BIPOC patients
More than 100,000 people in the U.S. are currently waiting for lifesaving organ transplants, and nearly 60 percent of those waiting represent Black, Indigenous and other people of color (BIPOC).
Land of the Ho-Chunk: Ancient canoe tells story that long predates UW–Madison
Water has memory — sometimes so vivid that it freezes a moment in the form of a dugout canoe. Lake Mendota is speaking. A great many people are eager to hear what she has to say.
Rethinking Public Sculpture: Blu³eprint by UW’s Faisal Abdu’Allah communes with Abe Lincoln statue
In his sculpture Blu³eprint, UW art professor Faisal Abdu’Allah portrays himself seated in a barber chair. If you’re walking down State Street, you’ll encounter the limestone monument outside the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art, which …
Photos: Alumna Lilada Gee leads mural painting at South Madison Partnership building
“I’m hoping these portraits represent the need to remember the individual within the community,” Gee said. “While this is a community space, each of us has different needs and experiences and expression. So even as we think of community, I’d like us to remember that there are multiple experiences within those communities.”
South Madison Partnership to host third Community Celebration
The free, family-friendly event will feature a complimentary food truck, music, games, face-painting, and a visit from Bucky Badger and Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin.
Mnookin and community partners discuss improving educational access, reducing racial disparities
In her first week on campus, Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin continues to meet with community partners in Madison and across the state. On Aug. 11 met with Madison-area leaders to discuss efforts to celebrate Black excellence and collaborate to break down barriers to education and bolster the state’s workforce.
Photos: Chancellor Mnookin meets with UW’s 2nd, 3rd shift employees
The University of Wisconsin–Madison is a large operation, with employees working at all hours of day and night to keep it going. On Monday evening, new Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin stayed up late to meet some …
Indigenous EcoWell Initiative seeks beadwork artists for October showcase
The Indigenous EcoWell Initiative in the School of Human Ecology is looking for five Indigenous beadwork artists to provide demonstrations during a beading event on Oct. 13.
Indigenous trauma & resilience researcher to keynote SMPH Diversity Summit 2022
Donald Warne, an expert in Indigenous health and the impact of unresolved trauma on American Indian health disparities, will deliver the keynote address at the School of Medicine and Public Health’s 2022 Diversity Summit on Sept. 29.
New research: Stereotypes can be self-reinforcing, stubborn even without any supporting evidence
A new study from the University of Wisconsin–Madison shows why letting stereotypes inform our judgments of unfamiliar people can be such a hard habit to break.