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New Video Series Showcases Research on Black Males Navigating and Succeeding in STEM
Register for the 2024 Diversity Forum, featuring keynotes by Steve L. Robbins and Fanshen Cox on November 13 and 14
The 2024 Diversity Forum, “Threads of Belonging: Navigating Differences and Building Community,” is now open for registration.
Latine Heritage Month 2024: Illuminating Our Voices
This year’s theme, Illuminating Our Voices, showcases how Latine people share their passions and cultures through the arts.
POSTPONED: Current Events in the Middle East – An Evening with Ambassador Dennis Ross
Veteran US Ambassador and scholar Dennis Ross will present a lecture on the war between Israel and Hamas, situating current events within the larger historical and geo-political contexts of the region. Ross will also discuss …
Apply for the 2024 Winter Global Scholars Scholarship by September 27
The Global Scholars Scholarship supports DDEEA students (up to $3,000) who plan to take part in a short-term study or intern abroad program (including study away) offered by UW–Madison / International Academic Programs (IAP) during …
McNair Scholars Program Applications Being Accepted Through October 1
The application portal for the UW–Madison Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program (McNair Scholars Program) is open now through Tuesday, October 1. The program aims to increase the number of students from underrepresented segments of …
First Wave Scholar and UW–Madison Freshman, Justin Festge Russell is Madison’s Newest Youth Poet Laureate
The Madison Arts Commission (MAC) recently announced Justin Festge Russell as the City’s newest Youth Poet Laureate. A recent graduate of Madison East High School and a First Wave scholar at UW–Madison, Justin will be formally introduced at the opening reception of the 2024 Madison Municipal Building Art Exhibition, “Everything but the Dinosaur: Art With & About Youth,” on Tuesday, September 10, 2024.
Flu Vaccine Clinics
UW–Madison seeks nominations for the 2025 Individual Regents Diversity Award
he University of Wisconsin–Madison seeks nominations for the 2025 Regents Individual Diversity Award. These awards recognize individuals whose work has fostered greater access and success for students who are members of historically underrepresented populations.
Nominations sought for 2024 Outstanding Women of Color awards
Each year, UW–Madison is proud to recognize honorees whose advocacy, activism, and/or scholarship have positively transformed their organizations or communities and whose efforts advance equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging for marginalized populations.
Thirteen Scholars Present at the 2024 McNair Scholars Summer Research Experience Virtual Symposium
On Friday, August 2, thirteen UW–Madison McNair Scholars presented their research at the 2024 McNair Scholars Summer Research Experience (MSRE) Virtual Symposium. The Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Scholars Program is a nationally recognized Federal TRIO …
Nineteen Badgers recognized among Wisconsin’s Most Influential Asian American leaders for 2024
Nineteen University of Wisconsin–Madison community members were recognized in Madison365’s annual list of “Wisconsin’s Most Influential Asian American Leaders” for 2024.
Hyewon Park recipient of Commitment to Social Justice Award at the 2024 Advising, Career Services & Learning Support Community Award
Hyewon Park, STEM Advisor for Center for Educational Opportunity at the Division of Diversity, Equity and Educational Achievement (DDEEA), was recognized at this year’s Advising, Career Services & Learning Support Community Awards hosted by the …
Celebrating Juneteenth 2024 in the Madison community
Find virtual and in-person opportunities to celebrate Juneteenth on the UW–Madison campus and surrounding community.
Celebrating Pride 2024 in the Madison Community
Find virtual and in-person opportunities to celebrate Pride Month on the UW–Madison campus and surrounding community.
PEOPLE Hosts Inaugural Badger Day to Welcome Incoming Freshman Class
On Saturday, April 20, the Precollege Enrichment Opportunity Program for Learning Excellence, also known as PEOPLE, hosted their inaugural Badger Day to welcome the incoming freshman class arriving in the fall.
Commencement 2024: Meet Emily Ratsavong
Three DDEEA Scholars Recipients of 2024 Ginsberg Family Awards
This year’s Ginsberg Family Awards winners include three scholars from the Division of Diversity, Equity and Educational Achievement (DDEEA).
Celebrating Outstanding DDEEA Graduates
Commencement is a time of celebration, especially in the Division of Diversity, Equity & Educational Achievement (DDEEA). The programs within the DDEEA make graduation an attainable goal for UW–Madison students of all backgrounds, socioeconomic statuses, …