Congratulations to the 14 current and former UW–Madison students, faculty and staff who received this well-deserved recognition.
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PEOPLE senior Lydia Nyachieo receives prestigious Marshall Scholarship
UW senior Lydia Nyachieo is one of 41 Marshall Scholarship winners across the U.S. this year. She intends to earn a master’s degree in international development through the Global Development Institute at the University of Manchester.
Six Badgers recognized in list of Wisconsin’s most influential Latino leaders for 2021
Six UW–Madison alumni were recognized by Madison365 last week as being among the “Most Influential Latino Leaders” list for 2021.
Transgender Day of Remembrance 2021 Madison-area observances
Each November 20th marks the Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR), when we honor and remember the transgender people who lost their lives to anti-trans violence in the past year.
Late-night event celebrates the contributions of second and third shift staff
Nearly 300 second and third shift staff members at UW–Madison had an opportunity to enjoy good food, socialize with colleagues, and meet Bucky Badger at an employee appreciation event on the night of Wednesday, Nov. 17 at Union South.
Grad School to kick of 2022 Bouchet Society nominations at Nov. 23 event
The Graduate School’s Office of Diversity, Inclusion, and Funding will host a happy hour mixer on Tuesday, Nov. 23, to kick off the 2022 nominations for the Edward A. Bouchet National Honor Society.
In historic first, flag of Ho-Chunk Nation raised atop Bascom Hall
On a brilliantly lit fall morning, with an appropriate breeze in the air, the University of Wisconsin–Madison raised the flag of the Ho-Chunk Nation atop Bascom Hall Friday, on land the Ho-Chunk call Teejop, or …
Badgers well-represented in list of Wisconsin’s most influential Asian American leaders
Badgers made up 7 of the 34 leaders recognized in Madison365’s “Most Influential Asian American Leaders” list for 2021.
Breaking Racial Lines: The formation of Black Greek-Letter Organizations at UW–Madison
The Black fraternal system at UW–Madison has built a legacy of community, resistance, and perseverance.
Flag of Ho-Chunk Nation to fly atop Bascom Hall for first time in university’s history
On Nov. 5, UW–Madison will fly the flag of the Ho-Chunk Nation atop Bascom Hall, part of an ongoing commitment to educate the campus community about First Nations history and to recognize the land as the ancestral home of the Ho-Chunk.
Native November: Celebrating Native and Indigenous people at UW–Madison
Celebrating #UWNativeNovember: A historic flag-raising, ‘crafternoons’, and a new position dedicated to supporting Native and Indigenous students.
Diversity Forum keynote: Anti-Asian American hate another danger of pandemic
Stop AAPI Hate co-founder Dr. Russell Jeung gave the keynote at the hybrid UW–Madison Diversity Forum on Nov. 2, 2021.
Celebrate UW-Madison Multicultural Homecoming
Make your plans now for Multicultural Homecoming 2021!
Registration now open for the 2021 UW–Madison Diversity Forum
The 2021 Diversity Forum will be held Nov. 2 and 3 as a hybrid in-person and virtual conference with keynote addresses by Dr. Russell Jeung and Steven Canals.
Second Campus Climate Survey to assess student experiences of UW campus
UW–Madison will invite all students to take part in a campus climate survey from Oct. 19 until Nov. 8.
Call for Proposals: Seeking presentations for student development conference for PEOPLE scholars
Level Up is an academic and leadership development conference designed for second-, third- and fourth-year PEOPLE scholars.
Photos: Wunk Sheek powwow celebrates Indigenous Peoples Day, honors families separated by boarding school policy
The Wunk Sheek Native American student organization held a powwow in celebration of Indigenous Peoples Day on Oct. 11 at the Gordon Dining and Event Center.
Celebrating Indigenous Peoples Day 2021
Monday, Oct. 11, 2021, is Indigenous Peoples Day, when we honor the cultures, legacies and histories of the people who have called this continent home for thousands of years.
Registration now open for 2021 Native Nations Nursing Summit
The 7th annual Native Nations Nursing Summit will be held on Nov. 19 with keynote speaker Dr. Margaret P. Moss, author of “American Indian Health and Nursing.”
Posse Foundation honors Chancellor Rebecca Blank as 2021 ‘Posse Star’
Each year, The Posse Foundation identifies honorees who exhibit leadership, who make a significant contribution in the field of education, and who positively affect people’s lives. They are leaders in their respective fields, presidents and …