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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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.
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.
Gittens to serve as UW–Madison’s interim chief diversity officer
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 …
UW-Madison commits to empowering students to vote
The University of Wisconsin–Madison has joined more than 160 colleges and universities in striving for full student voter registration and participation through the nonpartisan All In Campus Democracy Challenge. UW-Madison, which joined the Challenge in 2016, received a …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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.
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:
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.
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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.
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Patrick J. Sims addresses the UW–Madison campus community in response to the killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police.
Seniors to make most of online commencement, celebrating at home
Many UW–Madison graduates-to-be plan to celebrate their commencement from the comfort of their own homes, as the live ceremony has been postponed because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The virtual commencement video will be released at …
Digital Recognition Program to Celebrate DDEEA 2020 Graduates
Class of 2020 graduates from programs in the Division of Diversity, Equity and Educational Achievement (DDEEA) will celebrate with a multimedia web program recognizing their degrees and accomplishments due to the COVID-19 closing of the …