After a whirlwind first day that included meetings with dozens of students, faculty, staff and shared governance leaders, Chancellor Jennifer L. Mnookin turned her focus to UW’s partnerships in the Madison and Dane County communities.
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Luis Piñero marks 40 years of service at UW–Madison
Luis Piñero’s colleagues surprised him in June with a special celebration recognizing his 40 years of service at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
Applications open for hybrid Leadership Institute
Applications are due by Aug. 1 for UW–Madison’s Leadership Institute, which will meet on Tuesdays from Sept. 13 to Dec. 13 during the fall semester.
Call for Nominations: Outstanding Women of Color Awards 2022-23
Submit a nomination by Sept. 13 to help us honor the amazing women of color in the UW–Madison community.
14 Badgers recognized among ‘Most Influential Asian American Leaders’ in Wisconsin for 2022
Congratulations to the current and former UW–Madison students, faculty, and staff who received this well-deserved recognition.
Wisconsin Badgers celebrate 50 years of Title IX
Arguably, nothing has had a more positive impact on women in collegiate sports than the passage of Title IX, and 2022 marks the 50th anniversary of the landmark legislation.
Call for Proposals: UW–Madison Diversity Forum 2022
The Division of Diversity, Equity & Educational Achievement is seeking proposals for breakout sessions for the annual UW–Madison Diversity Forum this fall.
Chief Diversity Officer LaVar Charleston featured on ‘Black Like Me’ podcast
Drs. LaVar and Sherri Charleston joined Alex Gee for a discussion about the evolution of the chief diversity officer position in higher education and how they serve as thought partners for each other.
After the Wave: Dequadray White found his voice as a musician and poet in the First Wave program
First Wave helped Dequadray White (’20) not only to earn a degree from UW–Madison but also to find his voice, figuratively and literally.
Celebrating Juneteenth 2022 in the Madison community
Find virtual and in-person opportunities to celebrate Juneteenth on the UW–Madison campus and surrounding community.
UW–Madison campus, community celebrate Pride Month
Throughout June, the UW campus and the Madison community have a series of events to celebrate the self-affirmation, dignity, equality and visibility of the diverse group of people who make up the LGBTQ+ community.
STEM Runway program helps L&S students from underrepresented groups find their science path and thrive
The program in the College of Letters & Science is a nascent network of research and career-based opportunities designed to encourage first and second-year students in traditionally underrepresented groups to pursue majors in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
Video: Alumni, students celebrate grand opening of Divine Nine Garden Plaza
The nine historical markers on East Campus Mall honor and acknowledge the achievements, contributions, presence and history of the historically Black fraternities and sororities that make up NPHC, seven of which are active at UW–Madison.
Students’ feelings on campus climate broadly positive, survey finds, though gaps persist
Preliminary results from the Campus Climate Survey found most students from nearly all backgrounds find UW–Madison to be a safe, welcoming and respectful place where they feel they belong, though gaps in the campus experience persist.
Four UW community members to receive Women of Distinction Leadership Award
UW community members Christy Clark-Pujara, Brenda González, Candace McDowell, and Hazel Symonette will be among six eminent women of color honored by the YWCA Madison for their leadership and enduring legacy in the greater Madison community.
First Wave junior Dawry Ruiz named 2022 Truman Scholar
Art inspired and empowered Dawry Ruiz as a teenager. Now he hopes to spread its motivating force to other young people.
APIDA faculty and staff reflect on growing recognition of Asian, Pacific Islander, and Desi Americans
UW–Madison faculty and staff reflect on what it means to them to see the contributions and accomplishments of the Asian Pacific Islander Desi American community increasingly recognized in Wisconsin and beyond.
UW-Madison alum Cavalier Johnson becomes first African American elected mayor of Milwaukee
At just 35, Cavalier Johnson is also Milwaukee’s first Millennial mayor, his triumph confirming his swift six-year rise from Common Council freshman to the seat of power in Wisconsin’s largest city.
Donors give $164K to support diversity and inclusion at UW during Day of the Badger
The UW–Madison community showed up big in support of students from historically marginalized and underrepresented backgrounds and identities on the Day of the Badger.
Line Breaks Festival showcases artists and performers of First Wave’s past and present
The 15th annual Line Breaks Hip Hop Theater Festival brought together First Wave scholars and alumni for an extraordinary series of free performances on April 1 and 2 at the Overture Center.