University of Wisconsin–Madison

Category: Leadership Statements

Condemning racism and hate, choosing community and belonging

Following a video posted to social media that included racist and hateful language, Deputy Vice Chancellor for Diversity and Inclusion LaVar J. Charleston calls for the UW community to use our voices to express our values, to support each other and to articulate both our condemnation of hate and our support for diversity of all kinds within our community.

Reesor: Sharing sad news

The message below from Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Lori Reesor was sent to all UW–Madison students on April 8. It includes information about a student death. To our students, I’m writing with very sad news about a member of our Badger community. Early Friday morning, a student died at their-off-campus residence on Mifflin Street. …

Smith Residence Hall tragedy

The message below from Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Lori Reesor was sent to all UW–Madison students and employees.   I’m deeply saddened to share with you that, earlier today, a student died outside Smith Residence Hall. We know some people witnessed or have otherwise been affected by this loss, and we recognize how painful …

Mnookin: Responding to campus threats

The following message from Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin was sent to all students, faculty and staff on March 13.  ​​Read this message in: Español Hmoob བོད་སྐད Tibetan 中文 Chinese नेपाली Nepali The message mentions recent incidents involving threats and violence. To our community, In two recent, but separate incidents about which you may be aware, the …

Reesor: Update on missing UW-Madison student

The following message was emailed to students, faculty and staff from Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Lori Reesor on Nov. 22, 2022. ​​Read this message in 中文 Chinese Dear campus community, I am grateful to share with you that a missing UW–Madison student has been found safe, thanks to a tip from a community member …

Statement of Vice Chancellor Lori Reesor and Deputy Vice Chancellor and Chief Diversity Officer LaVar J. Charleston on campus chalkings

It was a wonderful first day of classes on Wednesday in so many ways, from the sunshine to the great energy on Library Mall and Bascom Hill. We love seeing our students back on campus. However, we were disappointed that this was marred by multiple sidewalk chalkings appearing around campus, targeting several Jewish student groups …