Dr. LaVar J. Charleston spoke with WPR’s Larry Meiller about his job and efforts to promote equity and social justice on campus and the university’s scholarship and service programs designed to increase diversity and foster equity.
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Power couple works to improve climate for marginalized students
Together, Dr. Sherri Charleston and Dr. LaVar J. Charleston work to make organizational, leadership, and cultural changes that transform higher education into a welcoming space for marginalized populations. They collaborate on projects that improve access …
Public History Project exhibit reckons with UW’s history, lifts voices of marginalized
An exhibit that uncovers and gives voice to those who experienced and challenged bigotry and exclusion at the University of Wisconsin–Madison opened Sept. 12 on the university’s campus.
Statement of Vice Chancellor Lori Reesor and Deputy Vice Chancellor and Chief Diversity Officer LaVar J. Charleston on campus chalkings
We strongly believe that we learn best in environments that are inclusive and where people feel listened to and heard. Statements targeting students or other student groups work against the culture of belonging for which we are striving.
Chief Diversity Officer LaVar Charleston featured on ‘Black Like Me’ podcast
Drs. LaVar and Sherri Charleston joined Alex Gee for a discussion about the evolution of the chief diversity officer position in higher education and how they serve as thought partners for each other.
Raul Leon named assistant vice provost for student engagement & scholarship programs
An active and passionate researcher and practitioner who earned his doctoral and master’s degrees from UW–Madison, Dr. Leon’s work has been influential in effectively guiding institutions toward creating equitable and inclusive working and learning environments.
Catherine Chan named assistant vice provost for high impact practices
A thought leader in the field of high-impact practices and higher education leadership, Dr. Chan specializes in asset-based approaches, research-informed design, and using community engagement to refine equity-minded academic programs and improve organizational excellence.
Watch: UW junior Dawry Ruiz learns he won the Truman Scholarship
UW–Madison junior Dawry Ruiz was surprised by university leadership last week with the news that he had been awarded the prestigious Truman Scholarship.
Donors give $164K to support diversity and inclusion at UW during Day of the Badger
The UW–Madison community showed up big in support of students from historically marginalized and underrepresented backgrounds and identities on the Day of the Badger.
Black faculty and staff share ‘What Black History Month Means to Me’
Black faculty and staff at UW–Madison reflect on their personal connection to Black History Month and why it’s important in their lives and their work.
Nikole Hannah-Jones to headline MLK Symposium
The celebrated investigative journalist and historian will reflect on the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through the lens of her award-winning work investigating racial injustice and the consequences of slavery in American history.
Late-night event celebrates the contributions of second and third shift staff
Nearly 300 second and third shift staff members at UW–Madison had an opportunity to enjoy good food, socialize with colleagues, and meet Bucky Badger at an employee appreciation event on the night of Wednesday, Nov. 17 at Union South.
Second Campus Climate Survey to assess student experiences of UW campus
UW–Madison will invite all students to take part in a campus climate survey from Oct. 19 until Nov. 8.
UW–Madison welcomes largest, most diverse incoming class in university’s history
The university enrolled 8,465 first-year students this year, of whom 1,251 are underrepresented students of color, up from 989 last year.
Annual Faculty of Color Reception
The University of Wisconsin–Madison’s annual fall Faculty of Color Reception will welcome newly hired faculty of color to the campus and recognized others who were promoted to assistant and full professor during the past year. …