By Emma Gran Tuesday, February 1 marked the beginning of Black History Month — an annual, month-long observance created to celebrate the invaluable contributions of Black communities and recognize the systemic injustice and racism embedded …
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Wisconsin Welcome 2022: See you there!
Welcome back to UW–Madison—we missed you! And for those newly joining us, we are excited to welcome you into our vibrant campus community. Spring semester instruction begins Tuesday, Jan. 25, but there is still plenty …
Welcome to spring semester, Badgers! We’re so glad you’re back.
Dear students, The start of spring semester brings hope and new beginnings. As your dean of students, my role on campus is to help coach you through college life outside the classroom and to be …
Pulitzer Prize-winning Creator of The 1619 Project Nikole Hannah-Jones to Headline MLK Symposium
On Jan. 25, 2022, the University of Wisconsin–Madison will welcome Nikole Hannah-Jones, Pulitzer Prize-winning creator of The 1619 Project, staff writer at The New York Times Magazine, and co-founder of the Ida B. Wells Society …
Navigating Finals Week: You got this!
Guest Blog Post: Elizabeth Baldridge, Coordinator of Academic Programs, Center for the First-Year Experience, Student Affairs Finals week can feel like the most stressful time of the semester. To help you get through this week, …
Fight stress with healthy habits
As the days get shorter and the weather turns colder, you may start to feel isolated, anxious, or not like your typical self. These feelings are very normal and very common: A quick reminder that …
2021 Forward in Access Awards
The McBurney Center Access Awards recognize faculty, staff dedicated to building an inclusive educational community At the University of Wisconsin–Madison, every student should have an equal chance to succeed in the classroom. The McBurney Disability …
Giving thanks and offering support
Enjoy your fall break on campus: Five things to do over the long weekend
Staying on campus for the fall break? There’s lots of ways to celebrate and enjoy these next few days around our campus community. Here are five things you can do this week: 1. Enjoy a …
Transgender Day of Remembrance honors lives lost
Transgender Day of Remembrance is observed annually on Nov. 20. It is a day to mourn, honor, and remember the transgender people who were murdered because of their gender identity or expression. It is also …