September 15 is Treaty Day in Madison, Wisconsin, marking the day in 1832 when the Ho-Chunk Nation was forced to cede 3 million acres, including Teejop (Four Lakes), to the United States.
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University Health Services adds additional mental health providers to support students of color
In response to a need to improve access to mental health services, University Health Services (UHS) has hired nine new mental health providers. Three of these providers will exclusively serve students of color, joining eight providers …
New scholarships add support for underrepresented students in Pharmacy, Nursing schools
With the new Ronald Taylor and Navitus scholarship funds, the schools of Pharmacy and Nursing have more than $200,000 in annual funding available to support first-generation, rural, underrepresented minority, international, or low-income students.
Applications now open to join McNair Scholars Program
Eligible undergraduate students with aspirations and strong academic potential for pursuing Ph.D. studies can apply to join the McNair Scholars Program now through Oct. 17.
School of Education’s Jerlando F.L. Jackson named to Rupple-Bascom Professorship
Eric Williams leaves for Chicago
Dr. Eric Williams left UW–Madison on Aug. 20 to become vice president for diversity, equity and inclusion at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science in Chicago. Dr. E, as he is affectionately known, has …
Amor y Salud: Latinx Heritage Month events celebrate community and health
The Latinx community has a vast and complex history of Conquista, revolution, colonization, immigration, and advocacy. What keeps our community together are values that transcend these systems and events that have many times hurt our …
2021 UW-Madison Homecoming Week Events
Homecoming returns in person and online the week of October 25. Mark your calendar now, and get ready to celebrate this beloved UW tradition. Whether you come to campus or participate from home, you’ll discover …
School of Pharmacy aims to reverse racial and ethnic underrepresentation in clinical studies of psychedelic therapies
In collaboration with two co-investigators from the School of Pharmacy — Professor Paul Hutson and Associate Professor Olayinka Shiyanbola — Wenthur is leading a new two-year study, funded by a grant from the Wisconsin Alumni …
UW professor honored for boosting health equity in communities across Wisconsin
Professor Eva Vivian is being honored by the Wisconsin Institute for Healthy Aging for boosting health equity in communities across Wisconsin
Pharmacy pilot project aims to address disparities with new tool for primary care clinics
Through a collaborative pilot project, Associate Professor Olayinka Shiyanbola addresses disparities with new tool for primary care clinics
Division of Diversity, Equity, and Educational Achievement (DDEEA) seeks Director of Development
The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association (WFAA)*, the private fundraising and alumni relations organization for the University of Wisconsin-Madison, is seeking a development professional to support the Division of Diversity, Equity, and Educational Achievement (DDEEA) and work to …
Three DDEEA scholars among Troxell-Glicksman awardees
Three graduating seniors from DDEEA programs were among eight recipients of the 2021 Troxell-Glicksman Scholarship Awards, which recognize outstanding women at UW–Madison.
Call for Nominations: Regents Diversity Awards 2021
We are pleased to request nominations of UW–Madison faculty, staff, departments, or units for the UW System’s 2021 Regents Diversity Awards. Please feel free to share this call widely.
Memorial Union renames spaces in recognition of National Pan-Hellenic Council and Multicultural Greek Council
The State Room is now the Multicultural Greek Council Room, and Inn Wisconsin is now named the National Pan-Hellenic Council Room.
WISELI recognized for improving gender diversity in academia
UW’s Women in Science & Engineering Leadership Institute is one of 10 winners in NIH’s competition recognizing universities that have helped close gender gaps within their biomedical and behavioral sciences departments.
Law School to launch Eviction Defense Clinic to help maintain housing stability
“Stable housing benefits everyone, whether they rent or not. Stable housing means our co-workers who rent can come to work instead of scrambling to find new housing, and our children’s friends whose parents rent can stay in school and succeed,” said EJI Director Mitch.
Shiva Bidar-Sielaff named associate dean for diversity and equity transformation at School of Medicine and Public Health
Beginning Oct. 11, 2021, Shiva Bidar-Sielaff will expand the scope of her work to become the inaugural Associate Dean for Diversity and Equity Transformation for the UW School of Medicine and Public Health.
YWCA Madison’s 20th Racial Justice Summit to be held Sept. 28-30
Building on the ongoing invitation and practice of centering Blackness as a path to build collective power and justice for all, this year’s theme is “Reimagining Us: Unapologetic Love, Transformative Justice, and Radical Imagination.”
13th annual Black Women’s Wellness Day to be held Sept. 24-25
Join the Foundation for Black Women’s Wellness for the 13th Annual Black Women’s Wellness Day, a 2-Day virtual transformation event. Experience a powerful mix of information, inspiration, and empowerment as we come together to build …