As a small boy in remote Alberta, the author was immersed in his Cree family’s history, passed down in the stories of his mother, Bertha. But after a series of tragic losses, Bertha turned wild …
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‘Access Madison’ campaign to ensure accessibility is more than an ‘afterthought’
When President George H. W. Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Act into law 29 years ago, he proclaimed that the “shameful walls of exclusion finally come tumbling down.” Jason Beloungy, the executive director of …
Associated Students of Madison representative, press director discuss freshman involvement, internships
Press director discusses maintaining and increasing ASM diversity as a priority.
Wild rice project sows seeds for university, tribal collaboration
The Ojibwe people tell of a prophecy that spurred their journey from the Atlantic coast of North America to the Great Lakes region more than 1,000 years ago — revelations that told them to travel …
VOLUNTEER TUTORS SOUGHT TO WORK WITH EMPLOYEES
The Volunteer Tutoring Program at UW–Madison matches employees with tutors who provide one-on-one instruction. Learners define the individual learning goals they would like to work on; examples include practice in conversation, basic English skills for …
UW Athletic Hall of Fame 2019: Trent Jackson
MADISON, Wis. — Taking part in the Legends of Wisconsin Classic made him fair game for a loaded question. Do you feel like a legend? “In our own mind,” Trent Jackson said before teeing off in …
González hired as new UW-Madison community relations director
Brenda González will become the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s new director of community relations starting Aug. 5. González has been part of the Madison community for more than 20 years and has a career of creating strong relationships through collaboration. As director of community …
“Creative… all the time:” Madison Advertising Federation’s First & Only Black President Looks Back on 40-year Career
Many of us have a passion for a certain thing. Some have a passion for singing and some for cooking. Roderick Ritcherson, who goes by Rod, has had a passion for advertising for over 40 …
First Wave Alum James Gavins appointed OMAI Arts Education Outreach Specialist
We are so excited to announce that UW-Madison & First Wave alumnus James D Gavins (2nd cohort) will be returning to the Office of Multicultural Arts Inintiatives (OMAI) as the new Arts Education Outreach Specialist. …
Florence Bascom: 19th Century Rock Star
Florence Bascom shows off a tool of her trade: a Brunton compass. During her work with the U.S. Geological Survey, she placed benchmarks like the one pictured below, which denoted a site’s exact elevation. FLORENCE …
UW-Madison Police Chief on recent ICE activity
I recognize and understand that recent reports about increased Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity nationwide have raised questions and concerns on campus and in our broader community. The UW–Madison Police Department (UWPD) is committed …
UW Athletic Hall of Fame 2019: Elzie Higginbottom
Housing developer Elzie L. Higginbottom (’65) was born on November 24, 1941 in Chicago, Illinois to Elzie Higginbottom and Katherine Skaggs Higginbottom. His parents instilled entrepreneurial and service values within him. He graduated from the …
Volunteers needed for 7th Annual Disability Pride Madison Festival
Disability Pride Madison is hosting its annual festival on Saturday, July 27, 12pm-5pm at Tenney Park! We are currently seeking volunteers to help us with a variety of tasks, like helping set up our stage …
University of Wisconsin alumna Rose Lavelle scores goal for United States in World Cup final
University of Wisconsin product Rose Lavelle scored a goal on the biggest stage in women’s soccer, the World Cup final, Sunday at Stade de Lyon in Lyon, France. Her strike gave the United States a …
The Undergraduate Research Scholars Program invites you to become a URS Mentor
The Undergraduate Research Scholars (URS) Program is currently accepting project listings from faculty members, post-doctoral fellows, academic staff, and dissertators who would like to involve a first-year student or sophomore as a research or creative work assistant during the …
Report: An SAT-only admissions process would make colleges less diverse
If America’s top 200 colleges admitted applicants based on their SAT scores alone, more than half of the enrolled students would have to leave, and those remaining, with scores higher than 1250, would be less …
#BlackandHooded Continues to Inspire, Looks to Keep Growing
“#BlackandHooded” founders Anthony Wright and Brian Keith Allen found an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of their peers in graduate programs while developing a network of Black academics via social media. “After the hashtag went …
First Nations Artist Showcased and Teaching at Madison Museum of Contemporary Art
Jeffrey Gibson: Like a Hammer Madison Museum of Contemporary Art On Display through September 15 Admission is free Jeffrey Gibson: Like a Hammer showcases the artist’s highly acclaimed work. Gibson draws upon his Choctaw and Cherokee …
First Wave Alumni Update: AfroLatinidad
Originally from the south side of Chicago, Sarah Bruno ’15, MA’17 came to UW–Madison in 2011 as a First Wave Hip-Hop and Urban Arts Scholar looking to interpret her identity and culture as a Puerto …
Badgers United launches to lift tuition freeze, advocate for UW-Madison funding
“Somebody needs to come together and lead a conversation about the positive impact UW-Madison has across the state — not just in Madison, but across the state,” Amber Schroeder, executive director of Badgers United, said …