I first heard the term White privilege in 1975, when I was part of a student group at the University of Minnesota engaged in a weekend retreat sponsored by the University YMCA. One of the …
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New $3 million endowment will enable UW Odyssey Project to continue to combat inequities
In the midst of a highly insecure time, the University of Wisconsin–Madison Odyssey Project secured $3 million in gifts, a base for the future of Odyssey and its transformational work in breaking the cycle of generational poverty …
Student Affairs Creates Office of Inclusion Education, Mandatory Diversity Training for New Undergrads
Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Lori Reesor has announced the creation of a new department within Student Affairs named the Office of Inclusion Education. The new office will centralize and expand diversity, inclusion, and social …
COVID & Equity: What we’ve Learned; Where We Go From Here
The COVID-19 pandemic has illuminated health disparities in Wisconsin and across the world. The challenges of equity and systemic racism have been magnified as protests at the death of George Floyd from police brutality ignited …
Sign of solidarity: Badgers to wear black crest logos
MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin student-athletes will be showing their solidarity with Black and other underrepresented communities on campus when Badger sports teams return to action. UW Athletics uniforms will include a university crest logo with a …
McNair Scholars Program Welcomes New Cohort
Professor Lori Lopez receives chancellor’s inclusive excellence award
In teaching everything from large introductory courses to small graduate seminars, Professor Lori Lopez has earned high marks and glowing comments from students for her approach to controversial topics such as racism. As the creator …
Statement from Chancellor Rebecca Blank in support of non-immigrant visas
Chancellor Rebecca Blank released the following statement in response to an executive order on non-immigrant visas: International employees, scholars and students are valued and important members of our community. They contribute to scientific discoveries and inventions that …
Statement from Chancellor Blank in response to U.S. Supreme Court ruling on DACA
Chancellor Rebecca Blank released the following statement in response to the U.S. Supreme Court ruling on the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program: “Today’s court ruling is a positive step for the talented, passionate and motivated …
Committed to Change: A Call to Action, Understanding How Racism Shows Up and Impacts Students and Alumni Engagement
The DDEEA will host a virtual discussion, Committed to Change: A Call to Action, Understanding How Racism Shows Up and Impacts Students and Alumni Engagement on July 8 from 10 a.m. to noon.
Passing the Torch: Kirk & Ms. Wilma Retire from CeO
For Center for Educational Opportunity (CeO) senior staff members Wilma Callaway and Kirk Malnor, the joy and pain of retirement is real. Both retired in May, having had their final group of graduates depart early …
Diversity Inventory Program activity reporting period closes on Tuesday, June 30th
Submissions to the UW–Madison Diversity Inventory Program (DIP) for fiscal year 2019 are due on Tuesday, June 30, 2020.
Gittens to serve as UW–Madison’s interim chief diversity officer
MADISON — Cheryl Gittens, an assistant vice provost in UW–Madison’s Division of Diversity, Equity and Educational Achievement, has been named interim leader of the university’s diversity and inclusion efforts. Gittens will assume the role of …
UW-Madison commits to empowering students to vote
The University of Wisconsin–Madison has joined more than 160 colleges and universities in striving for full student voter registration and participation through the nonpartisan All In Campus Democracy Challenge. UW-Madison, which joined the Challenge in 2016, received a …
The Role of White People in Racial Justice and Anti-Racism
The Dean of Students Office and University Health Services is working to offer space for UW students to explore The Role of White People in Racial Justice and Anti-Racism. The lead co-facilitators are Dr. Christina …
Join Madison’s June 19th Virtual 2020 Juneteenth Celebration
Kujichagulia Madison Center for Self Determination is inviting all local citizens to join us for the annual celebration in Madison of the historic event – the emancipation of all slaves in America. Juneteenth has continued …
Wilcots named dean of College of Letters & Science
Eric Wilcots has been selected as the next dean of the College of Letters & Science, the largest academic unit at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Wilcots has been serving as interim dean of the college since …
UW–Madison to welcome students back to campus as scheduled for fall classes, with modifications
The University of Wisconsin–Madison plans to begin fall classes as scheduled on September 2 and offer in-person instruction in many courses until the Thanksgiving recess. The course array and the modality of instruction will be determined by departments, working with the deans of their respective school or college. This will include course instruction plans for students not able to return to the U.S. for in-person instruction.
Statement from Chancellor Blank in response to U.S. Supreme Court ruling on DACA
Chancellor Rebecca Blank released the following statement in response to the U.S. Supreme Court ruling on the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program:
Sherri Charleston to Join Harvard as Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer
Dr. Sherri Ann Charleston, UW–Madison assistant vice provost and chief affirmative action officer, has accepted a new position as Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer for Harvard University.