Actress, author, and activist Donzaleigh Abernathy delivered a powerful address, sharing her personal stories and insights from her family’s involvement in the civil rights movement.
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Tales from Planet Earth Presents Wild & Scenic: 2024 Rewind
Outstanding Women of Color Awards – 02/25/2025
Join us at the Outstanding Women of Color Awards on Tuesday, February 25th, from 5-7:30pm in Varsity Hall at Union South.
Announcing the UW-Madison Outstanding Women of Color Honorees
Join us in honoring our Outstanding Women of Color awardees at a campuswide reception on February 25.
The Mercile J. Lee Scholars Program: Celebrating 40 years of scholarship, leadership, and service
The Mercile J. Lee Scholars Program (MJLSP), a foundational program in the Division of Diversity, Equity & Educational Achievement (DDEEA), is celebrating four decades of inclusive excellence. This important milestone comes as the DDEEA celebrates …
Twenty-five years of PEOPLE excellence
As a notable program in UW–Madison’s DDEEA, PEOPLE celebrates 25 years of empowering Wisconsin high school students to achieve their college dreams. Read how its legacy of opportunity and success fuels its vision to continue setting the standard for college access.
SMPH and UW Health In Community MLK Event
Nine Badgers recognized among Wisconsin’s Most Influential Black leaders for 2024
Nine University of Wisconsin–Madison community members were recognized in Madison365’s annual list of “Wisconsin’s Most Influential Black Leaders” for 2024.
Apply for the 2025 Arts Business Competition
DDEEA scholars recognized among notable UW–Madison grads
Celebrating MLK Day 2025 in the Madison community
Find opportunities to celebrate the life, legacy, and teachings of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on the UW–Madison campus and in the community. Tuesday, January 14 MLK Community Choir rehearsal (learn more) Friday, January …
UW–Madison’s Dr. Scott Seyforth honored with 2024 Dr. P.B. Poorman Award from the Universities of Wisconsin
UW–Madison’s Carolee Dodge Francis honored with 2024 Outstanding Women of Color in Education Award from the Universities of Wisconsin
Voices: Native American UW–Madison faculty and staff share their thoughts during Native November
Every year, UW–Madison celebrates Native November to honor the ways in which Native communities have contributed to and helped shape American society and this campus community. In honor of Native November, we asked several Native …
Diversity Forum weaves threads of belonging to build community
The 2024 Diversity Forum inspired the audience to take action towards creating a more inclusive future that reflects the rich tapestry of human experience.
CeO scholar shares why she chose UW–Madison
The Colorblind Campus: Rethinking Diversity with Coleman Hughes
André De Shields Fund – Proposals being accepted through November 19
DDEEA celebrates its 15th anniversary with reception
The University of Wisconsin–Madison’s (UW) Division of Diversity, Equity & Educational Achievement (DDEEA) proudly celebrates its 15th anniversary, recognizing a decade and a half of powering the work of community, access, and belonging on campus …
Native November 2024: Love Is
This year’s theme “Love Is..” reflects on how love connects Native students and staff to their families, communities, elders, and ancestors.