DeJa Cooper and Kingsley-Reigne Pissang are the embodiment of The Dream for attending college. The two incoming University of Wisconsin – Madison PEOPLE College Scholar freshmen were selected to go to the White House this year for the Beating the Odds Summit. This July, more than 130 college- bound High School graduates from across the […]
Income Eligibility Guidelines Announced for School and Day Care Meals
Each year, the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service updates income eligibility guidelines for meals served at schools and day care programs based on federal poverty levels. The income guidelines began July 1 and will remain in effect until June 30, 2017. The guidelines apply to student eligibility for free and reduced-price school […]
Madison College’s Construction & Remodeling Program
If you enjoy working with your hands and physically demanding work, making visible progress every day, being outside, finding a rhythm in your work or solving new and interesting problems, then carpentry is a fantastic career avenue. Consider the Madison College’s Construction & Remodeling Program! During our nine month program, you will learn how to […]
Eighth Graders Peacefully March for a Non-Violent Summer
By Dylan Deprey UACB’s 8th Grade class marching for a violence-free summer. (Photo By Dylan Deprey) While stopped at the intersection of 60th and Good Hope Rd. a crescendo of chants rang through the air. Pastel colored signs inked with the mantras being shouted read, “Stop the Violence” and “Black Lives Matter.” At the helm […]
Governor Walker Applauds the United Negro College Fund for Higher Education Efforts
Madison – Governor Scott Walker addressed attendees today in Madison at the inaugural United Negro College Fund (UNCF) Wisconsin Governor’s Luncheon. Hosted by UNCF, the luncheon conveys the importance of academic assistance programs to corporate sponsors and Wisconsin business leaders. “To develop the future leaders of Wisconsin, we need to provide them with a quality […]
Division of Diversity, Equity & Educational Achievement to Honor Spring Graduates
Nearly 280 UW-Madison graduates recognized for completing degrees along with honoring Outstanding Alumni of Color Ray Allen (’73) and Carlton Highsmith (’73) at 3rd annual celebration Nearly 280 graduating college seniors celebrated the successful completion of their undergraduate careers at UW-Madison on Friday, May 13 at 5 p.m. in Union South’s Varsity Hall. This year, […]
University of Wisconsin Odyssey Project graduates 27
13th annual ceremony May 4 launches new batch of talent into college community by Pamela Gates Tamara Thompson Moore was at a crossroads in her life when she was pressured, she says, to apply for the Odyssey Project. Like many of this year’s grads, she knew people who had gone through the program and was […]
Black Edutainers Bring History to Life
by K. Barrett Bilali Urban News Service Philadelphia resident Antoine Randolph Watts likes to dress up. But most of his outfits are out of date. Like 200 years out of date. And he often changes his voice, accent and beard length with each outfit. “No, I don’t have a personality disorder,” says Watts. “I’m what’s […]
100 Black Men Create Program to Tackle Chronic Absenteeism
Project SOAR Will Mentor 300 Students in the Madison Metropolitan School District The 100 Black Men of Madison announced its new initiative, Project SOAR, which stands for Student Opportunities, Access and Readiness. Project SOAR is a comprehensive program to lower truancy rates and raise high school graduation rates. The program involves one-on-one mentoring, career exploration […]
UW-Madison Honors Faculty of Color at Reception
A Word From Chief Diversity Officer Patrick Sims by Aarushi Agni Last Thursday, University of Wisconsin-Madison held its annual Reception to Recognize Faculty of Color. Hosted by Chief Diversity Officer Patrick J. Sims and a member of the University committee Ruth Lithovsky, the event recognized the promotion of 16 faculty of color and the 18 […]
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