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Kemper Foundation pledges $900K to support Wisconsin School of Business diversity and inclusion efforts
The Wisconsin School of Business (WSB) at the University of Wisconsin–Madison has received a five-year, $900,000 commitment from The Kemper Foundation to champion diversity and inclusion efforts within the school. The donation will fund the …
UW scholars propose new model for building culture of community for research teams
UW–Madison’s Brian Burt is the lead author of a new paper that explains how a research team was able to use a series of six, interconnected cultural practices to develop a positive community that bolstered …
Celebrating Juneteenth 2022 in the Madison community
Find virtual and in-person opportunities to celebrate Juneteenth on the UW–Madison campus and surrounding community.
New traveling exhibit highlights LGBTQ+ history makers in Wisconsin
The traveling display “We Will Always Be Here: Wisconsin’s LGBTQ+ Historymakers” explores the stories of LGBTQ+ visionaries, changemakers, and storytellers across a wide spectrum of identities.
Raimey-Noland Campaign impact: A more inclusive experience for future veterinarians
Removing obstacles for underrepresented populations can have an empowering effect, giving these students the confidence to address social disparities within the school and the profession as a whole.
Latinos United for College Education Scholarships offers scholarships for students in south-central Wisconsin
LUCES is hoping to provide $2,000 scholarships to area students. The deadline to apply for the scholarships is Friday, June 17.
Meet Arturo Diaz, director of the new Multicultural Center at the Wisconsin School of Business
“We’re providing an opportunity for students to build community, get that sense of belonging, and see themselves in the business world.”
UW–Madison campus, community celebrate Pride Month
Throughout June, the UW campus and the Madison community have a series of events to celebrate the self-affirmation, dignity, equality and visibility of the diverse group of people who make up the LGBTQ+ community.
Service minded: Alumna Cora Marrett reflects on a career shaped by curiosity and coalition-building
“I cannot overstate the importance of the lessons I learned from others and the connections I have made with others,” she says. “That still continues to be important for my life.”
Bernadette Atuahene named inaugural James E. Jones Chair at UW Law School
The University of Wisconsin Law School has named Bernadette Atuahene as the inaugural James E. Jones Chair. The endowed faculty chair honors the late Professor James E. Jones Jr. ’56, who was a trailblazing labor lawyer, civil …
Derek Johnson appointed senior director of Inclusion, Equity, and Diversity Student Center at College of Engineering
Derek Johnson has been appointed senior director of the UW–Madison College of Engineering’s Inclusion, Equity, and Diversity in Engineering (IEDE) Student Center. Derek Johnson The IEDE Student Center is the home of flagship pre-college (Engineering …
Gloria Hawkins appointed to UW–Madison Ombuds Office
Dr. Gloria Hawkins offers a wealth of experience acquired from 34 years of continuous service on the UW–Madison campus.
Remembering Professor James E. Jones Jr., Law School’s first African American faculty member
The late Professor James E. Jones Jr. LLB’56 was a visionary and a trailblazer for civil rights, labor law, and UW Law School. He returned to the university in 1969 to become UW Law School’s …
Center for DREAMers outreach efforts support students in Wisconsin
“We understand the impact we can have just by supporting one DACA recipient. If just one student renews their DACA through our legal clinics, they can continue to use their driver’s license, they can continue to work with their employment authorization.”
STEM Runway program helps L&S students from underrepresented groups find their science path and thrive
The program in the College of Letters & Science is a nascent network of research and career-based opportunities designed to encourage first and second-year students in traditionally underrepresented groups to pursue majors in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
Percival Matthews named associate dean for equity, diversity, and inclusion in School of Education
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, …
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.
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.
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.