“Somebody needs to come together and lead a conversation about the positive impact UW-Madison has across the state — not just in Madison, but across the state,” Amber Schroeder, executive director of Badgers United, said …
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Orgullo Latinx and UNIDOS to Host Latinx Pride Picnic
Latinx Pride Picnic will take place Saturday, June 29, 1-3 p.m. at 1917 Lake Point Dr. in Madison. Orgullo Latinx and UNIDOS invite you to celebrate with us Pride Month and the 5th anniversary of …
Apply to be a Student Speaker for 2019 Chancellor’s Convocation
The Office of the Chancellor and Center for the First-Year Experience are seeking a student speaker for the 2019 Chancellor’s Convocation. The chosen speaker will be on stage at the Kohl Center with Chancellor Blank …
UW-Madison Chief Roman on Recent Immigration and Customs Enforcement Activity
I recognize and understand that recent reports about increased Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity nationwide have raised questions and concerns on campus and in our broader community. The UW–Madison Police Department (UWPD) is committed …
You can’t live off Ramen! New online program tackles food insecurity among college students
12 percent of UW-Madison students lack food New program helps college students find nutritious food MADISON, Wis. – It’s one thing to be hungry because you haven’t eaten. It’s another to be hungry because you …
UW-Madison raising pride flags over Memorial Union, Union South
UW-La Crosse was one of several UW campuses that raised a rainbow pride flag last week in celebration of LGBTQ Pride Month. UW-Madison announced Wednesday that pride flags will be raised Thursday at both unions …
June 22 ‘All of Us’ Black Resilience and Health Research event
The All of Us Research Program is proud to support the Black Resilience and Health Research event as part of Madison’s Juneteenth celebration. The event will feature keynote speaker, Dr. Karriem Watson, who will discuss the All …
Ginsburg to honor longtime Wisconsin Supreme Court justice
Wisconsin’s legal community plans to hold a farewell ceremony Tuesday for outgoing state Supreme Court Justice Shirley Abrahamson that will feature a video tribute from U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. The Wisconsin State …
Ho-Chunk Nation Digital Library Project Celebrates Its Third Year of Work
The Ho-Chunk Nation Language Division along with the participants from the UW-Madison Tribal Libraries Archives and Museums (TLAM) class hosted a thank you luncheon on May 9 at the Language Division Office in Mauston.
New resources support employee engagement and inclusion at UW–Madison
Larger than life: Artist to create a mural of Black Hawk on downtown building
His murals explode off walls with ferocious energy and seem to draw their strength from the urban life around them. Consider the little girl making a funny face, her hands raised like lions’ paws and …
Derek Johnson to join Engineering Diversity Affairs Office
Derek Johnson has accepted our offer for the position of Assistant Director for Engineering Outreach in the Diversity Affairs Office. In this role, Johnson will be responsible for developing and implementing a broad outreach strategy …
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS: 2019-20 UW–Madison Outstanding Women of Color Awards
DUE DATE – Friday, September 20, 2019 The UW-Madison Outstanding Women of Color Awards honor women of color among UW–Madison faculty, staff, students or in the greater Madison community who have made notable contributions in …
Leadership Institute Celebrates its 20th Anniversary
More than 120 members of the Leadership Institute (LI) gathered to celebrate its 20th Anniversary on Friday, May 17, in the Wisconsin Institute for Discovery. Past participants, facilitators and staff came from across the country …
Kanye West takes in Virgil Abloh exhibit at MCA
Abloh and West go way back, to the artist/designer’s days as a grad student at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where in 2002 the two met. Abloh would go on to become West’s creative director. Read …
Broadway Legend André De Shields (’70) wins his first Tony Award
“Hadestown” was the big winner at the 73rd Annual Tony Awards Sunday night. The musical took home eight awards, the most of the night, including best musical and best director for Rachel Chavkin. She’s only …
Inaugural Pride Month Celebration to be Held June 17 at Wisconsin State Capitol
LGBTQ members of the Wisconsin State Legislature are inviting the community to join them for the Inaugural Pride Month Celebration at the Wisconsin State Capitol today. The program will begin at 1:30 p.m. on the …
A Daily Cardinal Opinion: Come as you are: UW increasingly works toward inclusivity
By Sam Jones and Kavitha Babu | The Daily Cardinal Personal biases aside, UW-Madison is objectively one of the best universities to attend. Whether it’s summertime on the Terrace, game days in the fall, or even when it’s -35 degrees outside …
Linda Pitts (’78) awarded 2019 Outstanding Alumni of Color
Linda Pitts (’78) has been a trailblazer since her youth and a Badger who takes an active role in pushing the University of Wisconsin-Madison toward its goals for diversity. A native of Chicago, Pitts graduated …
Charge to the Graduates: Take Two Steps to Help Change the World
Family, friends, supporters and staff came out to the Memorial Union on May 10 to celebrate the accomplishments of 255 graduating seniors from the scholarship and service programs in the Division of Diversity, Equity & …