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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.
Five UW scholars inducted into Bouchet Honor Society
The Bouchet Graduate Honor Society celebrates Dr. Edward A. Bouchet, the first African American to earn a PhD in the U.S.
The Short Story: Not Your Average Adventure Organization
Although his career in gathering groups for outdoor excursions spans 20 years, Kilgour’s heart was caught in the cobweb of the natural world at a young age.
Support UW–Madison’s diversity and inclusion efforts during Day of the Badger
Learn how you can support UW–Madison’s efforts to foster greater diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging for all members of the UW community during the Day of the Badger.
STEM scholars get hands-on lab experience during alternative spring break
STEM scholars from UW’s Center for Educational Opportunity got some firsthand lab experience and met representatives from NASA last week during spring break.
Apply today for a summer Wisconsin Idea Internship
WIIP has opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students to get involved in community improvement efforts across the state.
Ten Badgers recognized among Wisconsin’s ‘Most Influential Native American Leaders’
Ten members of the UW–Madison community were honored by Madison365 in its annual list of most influential Native American leaders for 2022.
15th annual Line Breaks Hip Hop Theater Festival coming April 1-2 at Overture Center
The annual celebration is a multi-day showcase bridging campus, local, and national leaders in hip-hop, spoken word, and the urban arts.
UW partnership showcases women of color who were pioneers in STEM
“Legendary” is a collection of hand-illustrated cards featuring women of color who were also pioneers in the historically white-and male-dominated science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields.
Watch: UW community celebrates 14th cohort of Outstanding Women of Color Awardees
Watch a video recording of the 2021-22 UW–Madison Outstanding Women of Color Awards reception.