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The Journey for Greater Things: 20 First-Generation Students to present at NCUR

Twenty first-generation students at UW–Madison are on the brink of a transformative experience. These undergraduate scholars from the Division of Diversity, Equity & Educational Achievement (DDEEA) will attend the National Conference on Undergraduate Research from …

Eleven Badgers recognized among Wisconsin’s Most Influential Native American leaders for 2024

Eleven University of Wisconsin–Madison community members were recognized in Madison365’s annual list of “Wisconsin’s Most Influential Native American Leaders” for 2024. Madison365, a nonprofit online news publication, has published annual power lists recognizing Wisconsin leaders …

MENA leaders across campus share their thoughts on MENA Heritage Month

March is Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) Heritage Month at UW–Madison. We asked some MENA leaders across campus to share their thoughts about MENA Heritage Month and how the community can meaningfully engage with …

Outstanding Women of Color Awards Honor Six Women for Exceptional Contributions to Their Communities

Surrounded by family, friends, colleagues, mentors and others, six remarkable women were celebrated on Thursday, March 7th. The women – faculty and graduate students – were honored with the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s Outstanding Women of Color award in recognition of their leadership in advancing social justice.