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.
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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.
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, …
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.
Video: Alumni, students celebrate grand opening of Divine Nine Garden Plaza
The nine historical markers on East Campus Mall honor and acknowledge the achievements, contributions, presence and history of the historically Black fraternities and sororities that make up NPHC, seven of which are active at UW–Madison.
Photos: Hundreds gather for historic unveiling of the Divine Nine Garden Plaza
The nine historical markers on East Campus Mall honor and acknowledge the groups’ achievements, contributions, presence and history on campus.
Photos: Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield meets with students
Linda Thomas-Greenfield, U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, spoke with a select group of students from the political science and African studies programs, as well as the King-Morgridge Scholars. About 130 people attended the Commencement …
Summer research full scholarship opportunity for Native American undergraduates
Native American undergraduates who are interested in aging research have the opportunity to receive a full scholarship, including tuition, travel, food and lodging, to participate in the inaugural cohort of the Advancing Native Students in …
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.
Catherine Chan named assistant vice provost for high impact practices
A thought leader in the field of high-impact practices and higher education leadership, Dr. Chan specializes in asset-based approaches, research-informed design, and using community engagement to refine equity-minded academic programs and improve organizational excellence.
Raul Leon named assistant vice provost for student engagement & scholarship programs
An active and passionate researcher and practitioner who earned his doctoral and master’s degrees from UW–Madison, Dr. Leon’s work has been influential in effectively guiding institutions toward creating equitable and inclusive working and learning environments.
Students’ feelings on campus climate broadly positive, survey finds, though gaps persist
Preliminary results from the Campus Climate Survey found most students from nearly all backgrounds find UW–Madison to be a safe, welcoming and respectful place where they feel they belong, though gaps in the campus experience persist.
The Black Voice: An update on the 2020 Student Inclusion Coalition student demands
After a 2019 Homecoming video failed to include representation of people of color, despite filming with members of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. student chapter, UW administration worked with student leaders to address five demands.
Barber, printmaker, professor finds humanity beyond race
Faisal Abdu’Allah’s most recent work is a 7-foot limestone statue of himself that he designed and was created using a robotic tool and the skills of a master carver.
Bucky’s Tuition Promise has transformed student lives — and campus itself
Four years ago, UW–Madison announced a free-tuition initiative so straightforward that it required just two things for students to qualify: live in Wisconsin and come from a household in the state’s lower half for income. No small print. No strings attached.
Meet Barni Shiferaw: Student speaker for spring commencement
Barni Shiferaw was running down Bascom Hill in just his underwear the other day when the thought occurred to him: This is yet another memorable experience I could not have had anywhere else. Shiferaw counts …
New website centralizes university’s disability and accessibility resources
We all play an important role in making UW–Madison an inclusive university, and disability is an important facet of the diversity within our community. You may wonder: How can I help make the university more …
Students Jessica Lindall and Juliet Chang receive Asian American Studies’ Amy Ling Yellow Light Award
In honor of the memory and legacy of our beloved founding director, Professor Amy Ling, the Program in Asian American Studies is proud to announce the Amy Ling Yellow Light Award Creative Endeavor to two …
New student-led Multicultural Center in Wisconsin School of Business builds community
The Wisconsin School of Business has launched a new Multicultural Center—encompassing two spaces in Grainger Hall designed to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the school.
Registration open for day-long professional development event for BIPOC agriculture students
The College of Agricultural and Life Sciences will host a day of professional development and community building programming on Friday, April 29th.