Tag Diversity
PEOPLE students celebrate completing pre-college program
One of the most successful long-term diversity pipelines to higher education in the nation, the University of Wisconsin–Madison's PEOPLE program, will again increase the number of college-ready students applying to the state's flagship campus.
PEOPLE detectives get to the bottom of mock crime
UW-Madison Provost Paul M. DeLuca Jr. says he’s willing to do almost anything to help students learn.
With help from Milwaukee company, two engineers graduate with a head start
Two University if Wisconsin–Madison engineering graduates had a head start on promising careers even as they crossed the stage in the May commencement ceremony. Now they will join the ranks of engineers at Rockwell Automation.
First Wave students take part in Britain’s Cultural Olympiad
Before the torch enters the stadium for the 2012 summer Olympics, UW–Madison's First Wave Touring Ensemble this week joined thousands of young people celebrating the Cultural Olympiad in London.
UW-Madison diversity office honored for outstanding community leadership
The Office of the Vice Provost for Diversity and Climate at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, headed by Damon A. Williams, vice provost and chief diversity officer, has been honored by the 100 Black Men of Madison as the 2012 Outstanding Education Facilitator for outstanding leadership in the Madison community.
Institute provides engagement tools for working with youth
If you are an educator or community leader looking seeking ways to capture, keep and encourage your students' focus on learning through spoken word, art, music and movement, there is still time to register for "Hip-Hop in the Heartland," this year's Educator and Community Leader Training Institute.
Interfaith, community service challenge lays groundwork for religious dialogue
The University of Wisconsin–Madison's participation in a White House initiative to foster interfaith dialogue and service has built a solid foundation for an ongoing discussion on campus, organizers say.
Fraternity chapter receives two-year suspension
UW-Madison’s Delta Upsilon fraternity chapter has been suspended for two years in the wake of violations of Student Organization Conduct policies.
Two honored with McDowell Alumni Achievement Awards
The University of Wisconsin–Madison's Multicultural Student Center will name John Francis and Kabzuag Vaj as the 2012 honorees of the McDowell Alumni Achievement Award at this year's Multicultural Leadership Awards and Graduation Celebration.
International urban movement conference returns to Madison
Urban dance competitors from around the world will converge on Madison from May 9 to 13 for the ninth annual International Festival of Urban Movement: Breakin’ the Law & Breaking Ground, gathering at venues from the Capitol square to the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus.
UW-Madison student named to magazine’s “Top 10 College Women” list
Pictured in the glamorous setting of Manhattan, one of a select few who have a special wardrobe from Ralph Lauren and graced the set of the national "Mo'nique" television talk show as a guest performer, in person Jasmine Mans is disarmingly humble and grounded.
Native American student organization hosts annual spring pow-wow
Wunk Sheek, a Native American student organization at UW–Madison, will welcome the campus community and the general public to the 29th annual Wunk Sheek Spring Pow-Wow on Saturday, May 5.
Madison proclaims April 28 Chican@ Latin@ Studies Day
Mayor Paul Soglin has signed a proclamation designating this Saturday, April 28, as Chican@ Latin@ Studies Day in the city of Madison. It is the 35th anniversary of the program.
UW marks gains in engineering grad student diversity
During more than a decade, the University of Wisconsin–Madison has earned myriad accolades for everything from its status as a global powerhouse for research and education to its efforts in sustainability and its ability to produce corporate CEOs.
LGBT Campus Center hosting Out and About Month events
The LGBT Campus Center will host Out and About Month in April, providing UW–Madison students with a monthlong opportunity to get active and involved in the LGBTQ community on campus.
UW-Madison Leadership Summit and Career Fair set for April 10
All UW–Madison students are invited to attend the inaugural UW–Madison Leadership Summit and Career Fair, which aims to connect undergraduate students to employers who are hiring for summer and fall internships, part-time, and full-time job opportunities.
University responds to fraternity incident
The University of Wisconsin–Madison is responding to a report of a racial incident involving two African-American female students and members of a campus fraternity.
Association hosts 26th annual Coming Together of the Peoples Conference
The Indigenous Law Students Association (ILSA) will host its 26th annual Coming Together of the Peoples Conference March 23-24 in Union South at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
OMAI presents Line Breaks Festival at the Overture Center
A major local hip-hop event, the annual Line Breaks Festival, will bring new aesthetics in contemporary performance to the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus and community from Friday, March 16 through Saturday, March 24.
UW-Madison PEOPLE Program awarded Great Lakes community investment grant
The University of Wisconsin–Madison's Pre-college Enrichment Opportunity Program for Learning Excellence, called PEOPLE, has been awarded a $300,000 grant to increase the scope of academic preparedness for disadvantaged students seeking post-secondary education.