Millions of Americans are witnessing one of the most historic presidential elections of their lifetime, the first opportunity to engage with the democratic process for many. And three UW-Madison students have spent the past year …
campus climate
Sims column: ‘Bay’ imparted wisdom that shaped grandchildrens’ view of world
In a column for Madison Magazine, Vice Provost Patrick Sims recalls the lessons he learned from his grandmohter. She “was one of the wisest people I’ve ever known,” he writes. “She would often tell me, …
VIDEO: Nursing student brings different perspective
Originally from Gambia, West Africa, Ummu Drammeh is a mother of five. She describes what it’s like being a nontraditional student and how she plans to use her nursing degree to accomplish her goals.
Students, #SpeakUp through campus climate survey
Now through Nov. 7, students can take part in a campus climate survey. The results will be used to guide campus efforts and initiatives to make UW-Madison a safer, more welcoming, and more productive place for all …
Westboro Baptist Church plans protest on campus
The Westboro Baptist Church has notified UW–Madison that its members will stage a protest on campus on Thursday, Oct. 20. The group indicated UW–Madison was selected in response to a recent ranking that recognized the university as …
Black History Month planning begins
The Black History Month Student Planning Committee (BHMPC) will meet Wednesdays from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. in Memorial Union (check TITU for room). The committee is a great opportunity to become more active in …
MSC speaker series kicks off with Bree Newsome
Bree Newsome, the community organizer and activist who removed the Confederate flag from the South Carolina State House, will speak at Gordon Commons at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 12. The iconic photo of Newsome, flag …
Alumnus Earns a Special Place in History as a Trailblazer
Larry Harris (MBA ’68) came to Wisconsin unprepared for its winters, but left prepared for a better career than he ever imagined he would have.
Video: Monks’ art offers a break from hectic campus pace
To broaden cultural awareness on campus, the Wisconsin Union Directorate invited monks from Drepung Loseling Monastery to their annual World Music Festival to share their art.
#UW2DC: Students celebrate grand opening of Smithsonian African-American History Museum
Elder Milele Chikasa Anana addresses a group of UW-Madison students headed to Washington Sept. 22 to visit the new National Museum of African American History and Culture and other landmarks. Follow their trip at #UW2DC.
Video: UW community resources for students
Vice Provost and Dean of Students Lori Berquam and Vice Provost and Chief Diversity Officer Patrick Sims discuss how national events are affecting students and suggest resources on campus.
Campus reaches out through ‘Dear World’ event
A century on, celebrating the first Yiddish-language college course
One century ago, the University of Wisconsin became the first institution of higher education in the Americas — and perhaps the world — to teach Yiddish, the language of the eastern European Jews. Louis Bernard …
Winners announced for Outstanding Women of Color awards
The Outstanding Women of Color Selection Committee is pleased to announce the six Outstanding Women of Color for 2016:
New support for graduate students with disabilities
Britt Zeidler, a graduate student at UW–Madison, recently spoke to News 3 about a new effort she started to help address some of the challenges graduate students with disabilities face on campus. She hopes to provide more …
Mental health services can expand to better serve students
As part of a larger effort to increase students’ access to care, UHS hired additional providers that will begin serving students this semester. Included among the hires are two positions funded by Chancellor Blank to seek …
Chancellor’s message: Making UW a more inclusive community
As thousands of new Badgers move into our community and prepare for the semester ahead, they’re learning everything from the location of dining facilities to the right way to “Jump Around.” I hope they’re also …
Column: UW program benefits all students
Vice Provost and Dean of Students Lori Berquam’s column in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel describes the new Our Wisconsin community building program being launched this fall.
A message from Dean of Students Lori Berquam
It’s been a busy summer here at UW-Madison and excitement is building as we get ready for classes to start in early September. Many of our efforts this summer have focused on how we can …
Program Sets High School Students on Path to Business Education
A group of young faces at Grainger Hall this summer should become familiar faces in future summers and beyond, thanks to a new program at the Wisconsin School of Business designed to start top-performing …