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Division of Diversity, Equity & Educational Achievement Sponsors Men of Color Summit
The Division of Diversity, Equity & Educational Achievement is proud to be a platinum-level sponsor of this year’s Men of Color Summit. This student-led summit aims to provide a platform for individuals from diverse backgrounds …
Posse and McNair Scholar Presents at 20th Anniversary of Research in the Rotunda
Every year for the past 20 years, standout undergraduate student researchers share their findings on a wide array of subjects with legislators, community members, and leaders from the state and university. Students from all over …
Ramadan Resources
A special panel discussion and screening of ‘Stranger at the Gate’
United Through Engagement: Real Life Stories of Reconciliation From executive producer Malala Yousafzai and director Joshua Seftel comes ‘Stranger at the Gate,’ a 2023 Academy Award nominee for Best Documentary Short Film that tells one …
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.
Dr. LaVar Charleston Recognized as a National Leader in Academic Excellence
Dr. LaVar J. Charleston, UW-Madison vice provost, deputy vice chancellor for diversity & inclusion, chief diversity officer, and Elzie Higginbottom director of the Division of Diversity, Equity & Educational Achievement (DDEEA) won a Diamond Award from …
Middle Eastern North African (MENA) Heritage Month: MENA in the Modern World
Black History Month: An Ode to Black Catalysts
At some point or another, we’ve all needed a helping hand to guide us through our personal and professional journeys. We are also inspired by trailblazers who came before us and demonstrated what is possible. …
The Meaning of Black History Month
The calendar turning to February marks the beginning of Black History Month, offering us all the time to reflect on African American history, celebrate Black achievements and acknowledge these central contributions to US history as …
Dr. Shawn Peters Receives Distinguished Status
Shawn Peters, PhD, Learning Center Specialist at the Center for Educational Opportunity (CeO), has achieved Distinguished Status at UW–Madison
10 years of student-led Black History Month celebrations at UW–Madison
Student journalists Amara Alexander, Kamyia Denson, and James Whitelow report on ten years of Black History Month at UW–Madison.
MLK Symposium Inspires Renewed Commitment to Civic Engagement, Honoring the Legacy of the Late Civil Rights Leader
The annual 2024 MLK Symposium at UW–Madison took place with a sense of urgency and an air of renewed commitment, as speakers and participants alike spoke of the need to remember Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s words and heed his call for vigilance in the fight for social justice.
Fifteen Badgers recognized among Wisconsin’s Most Influential Black Leaders for 2023
Fifteen University of Wisconsin–Madison community members were recognized in Madison365’s annual list of “Wisconsin’s Most Influential Black Leaders” for 2023.
UW–Madison to cover full cost of undergraduate degree for students from Wisconsin Indian tribes
McNair Scholars Project Assistant, CJ Greer, among five UW–Madison graduate students joining Bouchet Graduate Honor Society
Outstanding Women of Color Awards – 03/07/24
Please join us for the 16th annual UW–Madison Outstanding Women of Color Awards Reception on Thursday, March 7, 2024 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. in Varsity Hall at Union South.
MLK Symposium – 01/31/24
Join us in community on January 31, 2024 for an evening with acclaimed writer and actress Anna Deavere Smith as she reflects on the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through the lens of her work as a playwright, teacher, and creator of the “docudrama.”
Native November: Q&A With Indigenous Student Services Coordinator Laura Hiebing.
Happy Native November! To celebrate, we are highlighting the work and voices of Native faculty and staff in the UW–Madison campus community. We asked Laura Hiebing, the Indigenous Student Services Coordinator with ACTS (Academic Coaching …