“#BlackandHooded” founders Anthony Wright and Brian Keith Allen found an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of their peers in graduate programs while developing a network of Black academics via social media. “After the hashtag went …
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The Undergraduate Research Scholars Program invites you to become a URS Mentor
The Undergraduate Research Scholars (URS) Program is currently accepting project listings from faculty members, post-doctoral fellows, academic staff, and dissertators who would like to involve a first-year student or sophomore as a research or creative work assistant during the …
Report: An SAT-only admissions process would make colleges less diverse
If America’s top 200 colleges admitted applicants based on their SAT scores alone, more than half of the enrolled students would have to leave, and those remaining, with scores higher than 1250, would be less …
Badgers United launches to lift tuition freeze, advocate for UW-Madison funding
“Somebody needs to come together and lead a conversation about the positive impact UW-Madison has across the state — not just in Madison, but across the state,” Amber Schroeder, executive director of Badgers United, said …
UW–MADISON HERITAGE MARKER HONORS HO-CHUNK, RECOGNIZES LAND AS ANCESTRAL HOME
A new heritage marker on Bascom Hill at the University of Wisconsin–Madison recognizes the land as the ancestral home of the Ho-Chunk, acknowledges the circumstances that led to their forced removal, and honors the Ho-Chunk …
Orgullo Latinx and UNIDOS to Host Latinx Pride Picnic
Latinx Pride Picnic will take place Saturday, June 29, 1-3 p.m. at 1917 Lake Point Dr. in Madison. Orgullo Latinx and UNIDOS invite you to celebrate with us Pride Month and the 5th anniversary of …
Apply to be a Student Speaker for 2019 Chancellor’s Convocation
The Office of the Chancellor and Center for the First-Year Experience are seeking a student speaker for the 2019 Chancellor’s Convocation. The chosen speaker will be on stage at the Kohl Center with Chancellor Blank …
UW-Madison Chief Roman on Recent Immigration and Customs Enforcement Activity
I recognize and understand that recent reports about increased Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity nationwide have raised questions and concerns on campus and in our broader community. The UW–Madison Police Department (UWPD) is committed …
You can’t live off Ramen! New online program tackles food insecurity among college students
12 percent of UW-Madison students lack food New program helps college students find nutritious food MADISON, Wis. – It’s one thing to be hungry because you haven’t eaten. It’s another to be hungry because you …
UW-Madison raising pride flags over Memorial Union, Union South
UW-La Crosse was one of several UW campuses that raised a rainbow pride flag last week in celebration of LGBTQ Pride Month. UW-Madison announced Wednesday that pride flags will be raised Thursday at both unions …
Alumni Update: First Wave’s Tiffany Ike is Passing the Torch
The UW–Madison means something different to every graduate who walks off its campus. For some, it may simply mean you’ve received an education. For others, your most valuable takeaway may be the friends you’ve made …
June 22 ‘All of Us’ Black Resilience and Health Research event
The All of Us Research Program is proud to support the Black Resilience and Health Research event as part of Madison’s Juneteenth celebration. The event will feature keynote speaker, Dr. Karriem Watson, who will discuss the All …
UW–Madison twins to appear on ‘American Ninja Warrior’
Identical twins Marquez and Nathan Green don’t make it easy on new acquaintances — same height, same weight, same college, same major. They live together, study together, exercise together. “People get us mixed up all the time,” …
Ginsburg to honor longtime Wisconsin Supreme Court justice
Wisconsin’s legal community plans to hold a farewell ceremony Tuesday for outgoing state Supreme Court Justice Shirley Abrahamson that will feature a video tribute from U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. The Wisconsin State …
Ho-Chunk Nation Digital Library Project Celebrates Its Third Year of Work
The Ho-Chunk Nation Language Division along with the participants from the UW-Madison Tribal Libraries Archives and Museums (TLAM) class hosted a thank you luncheon on May 9 at the Language Division Office in Mauston.
New resources support employee engagement and inclusion at UW–Madison
Larger than life: Artist to create a mural of Black Hawk on downtown building
His murals explode off walls with ferocious energy and seem to draw their strength from the urban life around them. Consider the little girl making a funny face, her hands raised like lions’ paws and …
Derek Johnson to join Engineering Diversity Affairs Office
Derek Johnson has accepted our offer for the position of Assistant Director for Engineering Outreach in the Diversity Affairs Office. In this role, Johnson will be responsible for developing and implementing a broad outreach strategy …
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS: 2019-20 UW–Madison Outstanding Women of Color Awards
DUE DATE – Friday, September 20, 2019 The UW-Madison Outstanding Women of Color Awards honor women of color among UW–Madison faculty, staff, students or in the greater Madison community who have made notable contributions in …
Leadership Institute Celebrates its 20th Anniversary
More than 120 members of the Leadership Institute (LI) gathered to celebrate its 20th Anniversary on Friday, May 17, in the Wisconsin Institute for Discovery. Past participants, facilitators and staff came from across the country …