MADISON — Cheryl Gittens, an assistant vice provost in UW–Madison’s Division of Diversity, Equity and Educational Achievement, has been named interim leader of the university’s diversity and inclusion efforts. Gittens will assume the role of …
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Passing the Torch: Kirk & Ms. Wilma Retire from CeO
For Center for Educational Opportunity (CeO) senior staff members Wilma Callaway and Kirk Malnor, the joy and pain of retirement is real. Both retired in May, having had their final group of graduates depart early …
Diversity Inventory Program activity reporting period closes on Tuesday, June 30th
Submissions to the UW–Madison Diversity Inventory Program (DIP) for fiscal year 2019 are due on Tuesday, June 30, 2020.
Committed to Change: A Call to Action, Understanding How Racism Shows Up and Impacts Students and Alumni Engagement
The DDEEA will host a virtual discussion, Committed to Change: A Call to Action, Understanding How Racism Shows Up and Impacts Students and Alumni Engagement on July 8 from 10 a.m. to noon.
Statement 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 …
Statement 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 …
Professor Lori Lopez receives chancellor’s inclusive excellence award
In teaching everything from large introductory courses to small graduate seminars, Professor Lori Lopez has earned high marks and glowing comments from students for her approach to controversial topics such as racism. As the creator …
Chief Diversity Officer Sims to depart for provost role in North Carolina
The leader of UW–Madison’s diversity and inclusion efforts is departing for an opportunity at a new institution. Chief Diversity Officer and Deputy Vice Chancellor for Diversity and Inclusion Patrick Sims will depart later this summer …
Sherri Charleston to Join Harvard as Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer
Dr. Sherri Ann Charleston, UW–Madison assistant vice provost and chief affirmative action officer, has accepted a new position as Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer for Harvard University.
Statement 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:
UW–Madison to welcome students back to campus as scheduled for fall classes, with modifications
The University of Wisconsin–Madison plans to begin fall classes as scheduled on September 2 and offer in-person instruction in many courses until the Thanksgiving recess. The course array and the modality of instruction will be determined by departments, working with the deans of their respective school or college. This will include course instruction plans for students not able to return to the U.S. for in-person instruction.
Wilcots named dean of College of Letters & Science
Eric Wilcots has been selected as the next dean of the College of Letters & Science, the largest academic unit at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Wilcots has been serving as interim dean of the college since …
Join Madison’s June 19th Virtual 2020 Juneteenth Celebration
Kujichagulia Madison Center for Self Determination is inviting all local citizens to join us for the annual celebration in Madison of the historic event – the emancipation of all slaves in America. Juneteenth has continued …
The Role of White People in Racial Justice and Anti-Racism
The Dean of Students Office and University Health Services is working to offer space for UW students to explore The Role of White People in Racial Justice and Anti-Racism. The lead co-facilitators are Dr. Christina …
When Will We Get It?
Patrick J. Sims addresses the UW–Madison campus community in response to the killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police.
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS: 2020 UW–Madison Outstanding Women of Color Awards
The UW–Madison Outstanding Women of Color Awards acknowledge and honor women of color among the faculty, staff, students (undergraduate or post-baccalaureate) and in the greater Madison community.
CeO’s Jada Thompson featured in CBS Sunday Morning graduation segment
Our new CeO graduate, Jada Thompson, was featured on CBS Sunday Morning as part of a Class of 2020 segment! See the link below. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/for-the-class-of-2020-a-graduation-season-like-no-other/ For the Class of 2020, a graduation season like no …
UW Health Virtual Ready Camp – precollege health option
READY Camp is organized by The Center for School, Youth and Citizen Preparedness, which is a private 503c charitable organization that offers a number of educational opportunities associated with emergency and disaster preparedness. Learn more …
COVID-19: Supporting our Pan-Asian communities in this time of crisis/ ESPAÑOL/ HMOOB/ བོད་ཡིག / 中文 / नेपाली
A coalition of community, education and government groups will host a virtual town hall at 6pm on May 19. The event will focus on supporting Asian-descent communities during COVID-19. Details: go.wisc.edu/covid-townhall ESPAÑOL / SPANISH Una …
Planning to go to Medical School? Join the Great Lakes Applicant Workshop
This year’s workshop was held virtually in partnership with Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Minnesota Medical School- Duluth and Twin Cities, University of South …