Percival Matthews will be the UW–Madison School of Education’s next associate dean for equity, diversity, and inclusion, Dean Diana Hess announced following a recently completed search. Matthews has served as interim associate dean since Aug. 1, …
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The Black Voice: An update on the 2020 Student Inclusion Coalition student demands
After a 2019 Homecoming video failed to include representation of people of color, despite filming with members of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. student chapter, UW administration worked with student leaders to address five demands.
AAPI Coalition of Wisconsin to host virtual AAPI Heritage Month celebration
Join the AAPI Coalition of Wisconsin for a virtual Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month Celebration on Wednesday, May 25 at 7 p.m. CDT.
Summer research full scholarship opportunity for Native American undergraduates
Native American undergraduates who are interested in aging research have the opportunity to receive a full scholarship, including tuition, travel, food and lodging, to participate in the inaugural cohort of the Advancing Native Students in …
Students Jessica Lindall and Juliet Chang receive Asian American Studies’ Amy Ling Yellow Light Award
In honor of the memory and legacy of our beloved founding director, Professor Amy Ling, the Program in Asian American Studies is proud to announce the Amy Ling Yellow Light Award Creative Endeavor to two …
Honoring and celebrating military kids at UW and beyond
UW–Madison is home to more than 1,500 students who are children of veterans or current service members.
UW–Madison professor appointed to commission addressing violent crime against Indigenous Americans
Grace Bulltail, a professor in the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies, is among those appointed to serve on a commission focusing on addressing violent crime within Indian lands and against American Indians and Alaska Natives.
Photos: Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield meets with students
Linda Thomas-Greenfield, U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, spoke with a select group of students from the political science and African studies programs, as well as the King-Morgridge Scholars. About 130 people attended the Commencement …
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.
Photos: Divine Nine stroll wows crowd at Kohl Center
Members of UW–Madison Divine Nine fraternities and sororities perform a stroll on court during halftime of a men’s basketball game between the Badgers and Rutgers at the Kohl Center on Feb. 12.
Photos: Hundreds gather for historic unveiling of the Divine Nine Garden Plaza
The nine historical markers on East Campus Mall honor and acknowledge the groups’ achievements, contributions, presence and history on campus.
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.
Catherine Chan named assistant vice provost for high impact practices
A thought leader in the field of high-impact practices and higher education leadership, Dr. Chan specializes in asset-based approaches, research-informed design, and using community engagement to refine equity-minded academic programs and improve organizational excellence.
Raul Leon named assistant vice provost for student engagement & scholarship programs
An active and passionate researcher and practitioner who earned his doctoral and master’s degrees from UW–Madison, Dr. Leon’s work has been influential in effectively guiding institutions toward creating equitable and inclusive working and learning environments.
New website centralizes university’s disability and accessibility resources
We all play an important role in making UW–Madison an inclusive university, and disability is an important facet of the diversity within our community. You may wonder: How can I help make the university more …
Torsheika Maddox promoted to new role in diversity leadership
In her new role, Dr. Maddox will utilize her skills as a trained sociologist (demographer), organizational and project manager, and higher education leader to enhance the strategy and operational areas of the division while working to strengthen the institutional impact of chief diversity officer’s campuswide scope of responsibilities.
Meet Barni Shiferaw: Student speaker for spring commencement
Barni Shiferaw was running down Bascom Hill in just his underwear the other day when the thought occurred to him: This is yet another memorable experience I could not have had anywhere else. Shiferaw counts …
Anju Reejhsinghani named assistant vice provost for strategic diversity, equity and inclusion administration
The Division of Diversity, Equity and Educational Achievement (DDEEA) is proud to announce that Dr. Anju Reejhsinghani has accepted the role of assistant vice provost for strategic diversity, equity and inclusion administration. Dr. Reejhsinghani is …
Bucky’s Tuition Promise has transformed student lives — and campus itself
Four years ago, UW–Madison announced a free-tuition initiative so straightforward that it required just two things for students to qualify: live in Wisconsin and come from a household in the state’s lower half for income. No small print. No strings attached.
Data equity and why it is important to Southeast Asian Americans
KaYing Yang will share her journey through a three-decade long career in public policy and community service for Southeast and Asian Americans on Friday, April 8, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. CST., in the …