Each year, UW–Madison is proud to recognize honorees whose advocacy, activism, and/or scholarship have positively transformed their organizations or communities and whose efforts advance equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging for marginalized populations.
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Nineteen Badgers recognized among Wisconsin’s Most Influential Asian American leaders for 2024
Nineteen University of Wisconsin–Madison community members were recognized in Madison365’s annual list of “Wisconsin’s Most Influential Asian American Leaders” for 2024.
Celebrating Juneteenth 2024 in the Madison community
Find virtual and in-person opportunities to celebrate Juneteenth on the UW–Madison campus and surrounding community.
Celebrating Pride 2024 in the Madison Community
Find virtual and in-person opportunities to celebrate Pride Month on the UW–Madison campus and surrounding community.
Nominations sought for 2024 P.B. Poorman award for advocacy on behalf of LGBTQ+ communities
Awardees from all Universities of Wisconsin campuses will be recognized at at a ceremony and reception on November 7, 2024.
Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Heritage Month: Ingredients, Identities, and Intersectionality
Call for Proposals now open for UW–Madison Diversity Forum 2024
The UW–Madison Division of Diversity, Equity & Educational Achievement is seeking proposals for breakout sessions for the annual Diversity Forum this fall.
Eleven Badgers recognized among Wisconsin’s Most Influential Native American leaders for 2024
Eleven University of Wisconsin–Madison community members were recognized in Madison365’s annual list of “Wisconsin’s Most Influential Native American Leaders” for 2024. Madison365, a nonprofit online news publication, has published annual power lists recognizing Wisconsin leaders …
Outstanding Women of Color Awards Honor Six Women for Exceptional Contributions to Their Communities
Surrounded by family, friends, colleagues, mentors and others, six remarkable women were celebrated on Thursday, March 7th. The women – faculty and graduate students – were honored with the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s Outstanding Women of Color award in recognition of their leadership in advancing social justice.
Middle Eastern North African (MENA) Heritage Month: MENA in the Modern World
10 years of student-led Black History Month celebrations at UW–Madison
Student journalists Amara Alexander, Kamyia Denson, and James Whitelow report on ten years of Black History Month at UW–Madison.
MLK Symposium Inspires Renewed Commitment to Civic Engagement, Honoring the Legacy of the Late Civil Rights Leader
The annual 2024 MLK Symposium at UW–Madison took place with a sense of urgency and an air of renewed commitment, as speakers and participants alike spoke of the need to remember Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s words and heed his call for vigilance in the fight for social justice.
Fifteen Badgers recognized among Wisconsin’s Most Influential Black Leaders for 2023
Fifteen University of Wisconsin–Madison community members were recognized in Madison365’s annual list of “Wisconsin’s Most Influential Black Leaders” for 2023.
Diversity Forum inspires conversations on religious identity and inclusion
2023 Outstanding Women of Color Honorees Announced
The 2023 Outstanding Women of Color honorees were announced on November 15, 2023.
Laughter is Medicine: Celebrating Native November on Campus
UW–Madison School of Pharmacy Receives 2023 Health Professions Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award
Register now for the 2023 Diversity Forum, featuring keynotes by Danielle Allen and José Olivarez
Registration is open to attend the 2023 UW–Madison Diversity Forum — “Bridging the Divide: Realizing Belonging While Engaging Difference” — which will be held Nov 14 & 15 at Union South & virtually.
Kicking off fall 2023 at the DDEEA
A photo story of #WiWelcome events at the DDEEA
Celebrating LatinX Heritage Month on Campus
This year’s theme of Transplanting Traditions honors our shared Latinx heritage, recognizing that many of our customs, communities, and cultures have been transplanted across the world. Thank you to the 2023 Latinx Heritage Month Planning Committee for your creativity, hard work, and dedication.