Students from the website The Black Voice recently sat down for a wide-ranging interview with Chancellor Rebecca Blank. “It’s been a difficult semester and I know its been a difficult semester for a lot of folks,” she …
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Conversation on Hate & Bias for Multicultural Graduate Students
A conversation on hate and bias for multicultural graduate students will be held Thursday, May 5, from 5 pm to 7 pm (Refreshment Provided) in Room 52 Bascom Hall. Have you or someone you know experienced …
$10 Million Gift to Chancellor’s Scholars Program Announced
Anonymous donors have committed a $10 million matching gift to inspire others to support the Chancellor’s Scholarship Program (CSP), the UW Foundation announced today. The CSP was established in 1984 to increase educational opportunities for …
Justified Anger: Let’s Talk About It
Join us and spread the word about the Friday, May 6, Safe Space & Finals Kick-off Party for UW students of color and their allies. Hosted by Justified Anger and the Division of Diversity, Equity …
UW student activist Deshawn McKinney receives prestigious Truman Scholarship
Deshawn McKinney, a UW–Madison English-creative writing student, activist and artist has been selected to receive the Truman Scholarship. The Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation has a mission to select and support the next generation of …
Civic Engagement and Well-Being Survey
The purpose of the study is to assess self-reported experiences of well-being in relationshop to the civic experiences of underrepresented college students on UW-Madison’s campus. The study consists of two different parts – an online …
Arrests made in connection with graffiti on and off campus
The Madison Police Department and University of Wisconsin Police Department have made arrests in connection with several recent incidents of graffiti on and around campus. Madison Police arrested three individuals. UWPD also arrested one of those …
Faculty Senate supports cultural competency training
The Faculty Senate on Monday approved a resolution denouncing hate and bias and supporting comprehensive professional development in racial awareness and inclusion for all faculty. “This will level the playing field so we are all …
WEI Lab: What is #TheRealUW?
Wisconsin’s Equity and Inclusion Laboratory reports on #TheRealUW and campus climate.
Black Greek Letter Organizations have a small but powerful presence in Madison
When University of Wisconsin—Madison Alpha Phi Alpha members mention they’re in a fraternity, they can usually guess how people will respond. “‘Where’s your house?’ That’s the number one question,” says member Kenneth Cole, a senior. …
African Students Association presents Africa Week
African Students Association is excited to finally announce our events for Africa Week 2016 ! From learning how to cook sumptuous African dishes to enjoying a night of dance performances,a fashion show and spoken word …
UW System Regent President announces task force to examine underrepresented minority students’ experiences
University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents President Regina Millner has called for the creation of a UW System task force to evaluate the overall college experience of UW students – with a particular focus …
‘Working at UW’ website created as a UW-Madison employee information resource
The University of Wisconsin–Madison can be a big place, with more than 21,000 faculty, staff, and graduate assistants contributing to our campus. With so many people working to support the Wisconsin Idea, employee communication is …
Chancellor Blank responds to campus anti-racism protest
Chancellor Blank thanks all who are fighting for a better UW. Read her thoughts on today’s anti-racism protest.
Campus responds with 100+ proposals to strengthen climate
Students, faculty, staff and community members responded strongly to Chancellor Blank’s call for innovative ideas to improve UW-Madison’s campus climate, submitting more than 100 proposals. Suggestions came from a broad range of campus partners, including …
Top UW-Madison administrators to receive training on race
The Wisconsin State Journal discusses plans for top campus leaders — including Chancellor Rebecca Blank, members of Blank’s staff, the campus’ vice chancellors, Dean of Students Lori Berquam and UW Foundation President Michael Knetter — to take part …
$10 million gift announced to Chancellor’s Scholars Program
Great news for the Chancellor’s Scholarship Program — currently supporting 255 scholars in a wide variety of majors and areas of interest across campus. Anonymous donors hope to inspire others to support the program.
2016 Wisconsin Without Borders Awards honor eight outstanding projects
Eight UW-Madison projects are being honored for their community-engaged focus on global malnutrition, waterborne illness, Wisconsin Native public health, Latina women’s mental health and more. The 2016 Wisconsin Without Borders Awards honor the work of students, faculty, …
Community Relations Director Mitchell reflects on role, progress
Everett Mitchell became UW–Madison’s director of community relations in 2012. Recently elected a Dane County Circuit Judge, he spoke with University Communications as he prepares to leave the university. Trained as both an attorney and a …
ALC intensive Leadershaping workshop still open
The Accenture Leadership Center (ALC) has a few spots still available for Leadershape and opened participation to all students at UW-Madison. Leadershape is a six-day intensive leadership workshop for approximately 60 undergraduate student leaders and will …