Leslie Orrantia is the director of community relations at the University of Wisconsin, a post she’s held since August. She has been on campus for four years, serving since 2012 in the School of Education’s …
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Six Women To Be Honored as Outstanding Women of Color
Walking in our shoes as Women of Color: A photo tradition launched by the 2014 Outstanding Women of Color. (Photo @ Andy Manis) The six winners of the 2016 University of Wisconsin-Madison Outstanding Women of …
Paula Bonner stepping down as Wisconsin Alumni Association’s leader
Paula Bonner likes to dust off an old quote from former UW-Madison Chancellor Donna Shalala when she talks about the power and influence of alumni at colleges and universities. “Donna used to say, ‘When the …
UW-Madison expanding diversity training program
Nearly all new UW-Madison students will be encouraged to participate in a diversity training program next year after about 1,000 students participated in the program this past fall. The program, known as Our Wisconsin, is …
R.E.E.L Change Model Implementation Updates
University of Wisconsin-Madison is committed to providing a welcoming environment that enables all students, faculty and staff to thrive. Individuals and groups from across campus have embraced his challenge and devoted significant time and energy …
Campus Climate Survey Update
In the Fall of 2016, all UW-Madison students were asked to take part in a Campus Climate survey. The survey asked questions about the climate on campus for students. Results will be used to guide …
DIP Update: February, 2017
UW Madison and the Division of Diversity, Equity and Educational Achievement (DDEEA) is pleased to announce the official launch of the University’s Diversity Inventory Program (DIP.) The searchable online database will collect, update, and report …
World-Renowned Poet Nikki Giovanni to keynote UW Black History Month
Poet Nikki Giovanni will bring the keynote presentation for the UW-Madison Black History Month Celebration on Wednesday, Feb. 15 at 7 p.m. in the Symphony Room of Gordon Commons, 770 West Dayton Street. The world-renowned poet, writer, commentator, …
Super Bowl LI: Former Wisconsin running back James White earns huge kudos from Tom Brady
Sunday’s Super Bowl LI victory may have cemented Tom Brady’s legacy as the greatest quarterback of all time. But even with Brady’s heroics in the New England Patriots’ remarkable 25-point comeback victory against the Atlanta Falcons …
When Black History Is Your Own: Prof. Thulani Davis
Like an offshore breeze, Thulani Davis unsettles the air. Conversations with the assistant professor of Afro-American studies swirl through three centuries of black American history, including the lives of Davis’s own ancestors. Davis, a soft-spoken …
Inspired by King, students share a day of service and reflection
LeAnna Level takes part in an art project during a Martin Luther King Day Celebration at Union South. Photo: Bryce Richter “If you can’t fly then run, if you can’t run then walk, if you …
UW-Madison to host MLK Day Celebration
University of Wisconsin-Madison students, faculty and staff are invited to the 2017 UW-Madison MLK Day Celebration from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 16, at Union South. The event will recognize and celebrate the life …
Civil Rights protests hit close to home in ‘North of Dixie’
Madison Historian brings era’s photographs to light. As the events of recent weeks and months have shown, protest isn’t dead. Still, it’s unsettling just how relevant Madison historian Mark Speltz’s new book, “North of Dixie: …
Nicholas Match raises $100 million for UW-Madison scholarships
In June 2015, Nancy Nicholas and the late Albert “Ab” Nicholas made one of the largest donations in UW–Madison’s history: a $50 million matching gift to inspire alumni and friends to join them in supporting …
Asian American students work to open dialogue about community fragmentation
“If I don’t stick with my people, I lose part of myself,” University of Wisconsin student Houa Lee said. UW Asian American students, including Lee, gathered to explore how to come together as a community by …
Students, families encouraged to plan ahead for weekend winter storm
With a winter storm warning declared for southern Wisconsin this weekend, UW–Madison students, parents and families are encouraged to make preparations for safe travel to final exams and commencement ceremonies. A winter storm is expected …
UW–Madison Outlines Policies On Immigration Students, Faculty and Staff
In recent weeks, many around campus, and in the broader community, have expressed concerns about the future of undocumented or international students, staff, and faculty and their families. This includes those students who presently benefit …
UW-Madison winter commencement takes place Sunday
A graduate wearing a Santa hat adds a pop of color to the winter commencement in 2015. This year’s winter commencement is Dec. 18. Photo: Jeff Miller More than 1,000 students will take part in …
Q&A: Student speaker says UW ‘transformed’ him
Student keynote speaker Terrence Thurk, who’s graduating with a degree in mechanical engineering, was selected after submitting a video showing his passion for UW-Madison. Thurk is a strong believer in the Wisconsin Idea. He says …