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DDEEA Spring 2023 Graduation Recognition
The Division of Diversity, Equity & Educational Achievement will celebrate the spring 2023 UW–Madison graduates at an event on Thursday, May 11 at the Wisconsin Union. Doors open at 5 p.m. Ceremony begins at 5:30 p.m. Reception to follow.
DDEEA is recruiting for Executive Director of Communications
The University of Wisconsin-Madison invites applications and nominations for the next Executive Director of Communications in the Division of Diversity, Equity & Educational Achievement (the Division/DDEEA). The Executive Director of Communications will join an energetic and forward-thinking …
DDEEA is recruiting for an Assistant Vice Provost
The University of Wisconsin–Madison invites applications and nominations for the next Assistant Vice Provost (AVP) for Strategic Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Administration (SEDIBA) to provide administrative, operational, and strategic leadership in the Division of …
Nominations sought for UW System award for advocacy on behalf of LGBTQ+ communities
Awardees from all UW System campuses will be recognized at a ceremony and reception in fall 2022 in conjunction with the UW System’s Outstanding Women of Color in Education Awards.
DDEEA seeks proposals for diversity forum.
The Division of Diversity, Equity & Educational Achievement (DDEEA) is seeking proposals for breakout sessions for the annual UW–Madison Diversity Forum taking place this year November 14 – November 15 at Union South. The theme for the 2023 Diversity Forum will be Bridging the Divide: …
Twelve Badgers recognized among Wisconsin’s Most Influential Native American Leaders for 2023
Congratulations to the following current and former UW–Madison students and employees who received this well-deserved recognition.
Announcing the UW-Madison Outstanding Women of Color Honorees
Join us in honoring our Outstanding Women of Color awardees at a campuswide reception on March 3.
Shanee McCoy named director of PEOPLE program
Shanee McCoy, a champion for students with a long record of increasing college access and success, will serve as the next director of UW–Madison’s Precollege Enrichment Opportunity Program for Learning Excellence (PEOPLE). She will begin …
The Short Story: A Bold and Black Legacy
Yolanda Jenkins ’67 relives her college days and revives old friendships nearly every year, along with other members of the Bold and Black Badgers alumni group.
Black History Month 2023 spotlights Black art and artists
The 2023 Black History Month theme, “Black Arts: Multiple Mediums, One Story,” celebrates the art created by Black people, whether it’s through performing arts, painting, or quilting.
Miss Ross LIVE! A Conversation with Angelica Ross
Join us for a Black History Month lecture featuring trailblazing star Angelica Ross on Tuesday, February 28, in the Memorial Union.
A Conversation with Tyler James Williams
Join us for the Black History Month keynote event with acclaimed actor Tyler James Williams on February 21 in Union South.
Multicultural Student Center kicks off the spring semester with Comeback Carnival
The Comeback Carnival is the first event of the semester for many student organizations, providing an opportunity to encourage involvement and promote upcoming events.
NameCoach is now available to all staff and students
UW–Madison faculty, staff and students have access to NameCoach, a cloud-based service that allows people to record the proper pronunciation of their name, in their own voice. Thanks to a new expansion, NameCoach is now …
MLK Symposium: How the right mindset can continue MLK’s legacy
Former NCAAP President Benjamin Jealous said he succeeded by presenting the keys on how each of us can unlock our ability to have a maximum impact on the world for the better.
New center will build on work of university’s Public History Project
The new center will be devoted to educating the campus community about the university’s past in ways that will enrich the curriculum, inform administrative decisions and bolster efforts to achieve a more equitable university.
‘re:mancipation’ exhibit opens Feb. 6 at Chazen Museum of Art
MADISON, Wis. – A partially-clothed freedman kneels before an impeccably dressed Abraham Lincoln, who “heroically” breaks the chains of slavery with one outstretched hand while clasping the Emancipation Proclamation in the other. The scene is …
Survey highlights pandemic stressors, finds improving climate for many, but not all, underrepresented faculty
In 2022, a large majority of University of Wisconsin–Madison faculty who responded to a confidential survey indicated they feel respected by their colleagues, students and department leaders and are satisfied with their salaries and benefits, …
Applications open to join new International Peer Mentor program
The Global Engagement Team (GET) at International Student Services (ISS) is seeking exceptional student leaders for the new International Peer Mentor program! This program is being developed now and the first group of mentors will …