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.
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 …
Treaty Day highlights history of resilience of Ho-Chunk people
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.
Meet Michael States, Law School’s new associate dean of diversity, equity, and inclusion
Michael States will serve as the UW Law School’s inaugural Associate Dean of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. In this newly created role, Dean States will lead the Law School’s diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, with an emphasis on racial and social justice.
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
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
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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.
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.
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.
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 …
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.
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.
Photos: New Mercile J. Lee Scholars start to build community
Incoming students in the Mercile J. Lee Scholars Program took part in a community building exercise during an orientation session held at Carson Gulley Center on Aug. 30. The program serves underrepresented students and provides …
Wisconsin Alumni Association creates affinity group to celebrate American Indian alumni
This fall, the WFAA is excited to announce the reestablishment of another affinity group to celebrate American Indian alumni.
UW Health announces new clinic focusing on patients with sickle cell disease
As Sickle Cell Awareness Month approaches, UW Health is announcing a new clinic to provide coordinated care for patients with sickle cell disease, an often-misunderstood condition.
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 …