“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 …
Young African Leaders Arrive in Madison for 2019 Mandela Washington Fellowship
The University of Wisconsin-Madison welcomed its fourth cohort of Mandela Washington Fellows to campus Wednesday. The Mandela Washington Fellowship, the flagship program for the Young African Leadership Initiative (YALI), is sponsored by the U.S. Department 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 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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
New resources support employee engagement and inclusion at UW–Madison
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.
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 …
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,” …
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 …
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 …
Annual Health Equity Leadership Institute Focuses on Increasing Researchers of Color Doing Health Equity Research
Researchers from around the country will come to the University of Wisconsin-Madison this week, June 17-21, for the annual Health Equity Leadership Institute (HELI), a research and leadership immersion program to help increase the number …
Inaugural Pride Month Celebration to be Held June 17 at Wisconsin State Capitol
LGBTQ members of the Wisconsin State Legislature are inviting the community to join them for the Inaugural Pride Month Celebration at the Wisconsin State Capitol today. The program will begin at 1:30 p.m. on the …
A Daily Cardinal Opinion: Come as you are: UW increasingly works toward inclusivity
By Sam Jones and Kavitha Babu | The Daily Cardinal Personal biases aside, UW-Madison is objectively one of the best universities to attend. Whether it’s summertime on the Terrace, game days in the fall, or even when it’s -35 degrees outside …