UW–Madison alumni made up nearly one-third of the leaders recognized in Madison365’s “Most Influential Native American Leaders” in Wisconsin list for 2021.
News & Announcements
Meet Laura Hiebing: Indigenous Student Services Coordinator
We want to welcome Laura Hiebing to the role of the Indigenous Student Services Coordinator in the Academic Coaching and Tutoring Services unit. Laura brings a wealth of knowledge and experience working with Native American …
PEOPLE Scholars setting record admission and achievement numbers
Now in its twenty-second year, the UW-Madison Precollege Educational Opportunity Program for Learning Excellence (PEOPLE) celebrated the completion of precollege training for rising high school seniors from Madison and Milwaukee, along with a continuing streak …
McNair Summer Research Symposium to be held virtually on Aug. 6
Mentors, friends, and campus partners of the McNair Scholars Program at UW–Madison are invited to the virtual McNair Summer Research Symposium on Friday, August 6th.
JULY 24: UNITY PICNIC 2021 (drive thru) with Vaccine Clinic & Job Fair
Urban League, 2222 S. Park Street 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM: Village Elders and Community Partners 1:00 – 4:00 PM (or until food runs out): General Public ✔ BBQ with sides and dessert ✔ Vaccine …
Don’t miss the Class of 2020 Celebration
Graduates of the Class of 2020, We look forward to welcoming you back to campus September 17–19, 2021, to celebrate all of your accomplishments. Event details, registration, student speaker opportunity, and Photos with Abe sign-up …
Percival Matthews named interim associate dean for equity, diversity, and inclusion at School of Education
Matthews is an associate professor with our highly regarded Department of Educational Psychology. Starting on Aug. 1, he will devote 80% of his time to the interim associate dean position and to leading the School of Education’s Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.
Laura Hiebing joins ACTS as Native American Advisor
We want to welcome Laura Hiebing to the role of the Indigenous Student Services Coordinator in the Academic Coaching and Tutoring Services unit. Laura brings a wealth of knowledge and experience working with Native American …
SPOTLIGHT: Sharing Joy and ‘Posse Love!’
Summer is a key season for Posse. It’s when Posse cohorts arrive on campus, join up with the UW Posse family and attach their link in the Posse legacy (indicated by origin city and cohort …
Reckoning With UW–Madison’s History: Resources to continue the learning process
The resources at the link below are being offered following the June 29 DoIT Equity & Diversity Committee event, “Reckoning With Our History: UW–Madison’s History of Discrimination and Resistance.” Special thanks to presenter Kacie Lucchini …
Derrick Smith, Tracy Williams to Focus on DEI Education, Development & Contractors
The UW-Madison Division of Diversity, Equity & Educational Achievement is pleased to announce Derrick L. Smith has joined its management team as Senior Co-Director of External Relations, Partnerships, and Development. Smith will share duties with …
WIDA’s Erika Rosales wins $110K Wisconsin Idea Grant to help DREAMers
WIDA and the Wisconsin Center for Education Research (WCER) are delighted to congratulate Erika Rosales, WIDA human resources coordinator, on her two-year, $110,000 grant from the Baldwin Wisconsin Idea Endowment to create the “Center for DREAMers at …
Appleton attorney Yadira Rein likely first person of color appointed judge in Outagamie County
Press Gov. Tony Evers has appointed Yadira Rein, an Appleton-based attorney, to serve as a circuit court judge in Outagamie County.
11 facts about the Wisconsin LGBTQ community you might not have known, until now
Wisconsin has a long and rich history of advocacy when it comes to LGBTQ rights, dating back well before the Stonewall Riots in 1969 spurred national activism for the queer community. But much of the state’s history is …
DoIT Presents: Reckoning With Our History: UW–Madison’s History Of Discrimination And Resistance
We’re pleased to extend an invitation to you to participate in what promises to be an impactful event focusing on the historical context and origins of racism and discrimination on our campus. Sponsored by DoIT’s …
Outstanding Woman of Color Award 2021 Call for Nominations
The UW–Madison Outstanding Women of Color Awards acknowledge and honor women of color among UW–Madison faculty, staff, students (undergraduate or post-baccalaureate) and in the Greater Madison community, who have made outstanding contributions in one or more …
Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus to Celebrate Juneteenth
Celebrate Juneteenth with the Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus on Friday, June 18, 10 a.m. at the Wisconsin State Capitol. Come celebrate Juneteenth with Members of the Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus, Lt. Governor Barnes & Congresswoman …
Boys & Girls Clubs of America to co-host COVID conversation with U.S. Attorney General
In a truly exciting upcoming virtual opportunity, BGCA has the extreme honor of co-hosting a timely and interesting conversation at 1 p.m. ET on Wednesday, June 16 with the U.S. Surgeon General hosted by the …
TODAY – Vaccine Clinic June 15… Get your second dose! Bring a friend!
Join us for our next vaccine clinic. Walk-ins welcome. No insurance. No ID. No cost. 12 and older. Did you attend the last vaccine clinic at the Urban League? If so, please don’t forgot to come …
Popular Community Dane Dances! to Return in August
Dane Dances! will be coming back to the Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center rooftop on Fridays in August for its 22nd season after being postponed last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Dane Dances …