White Supremacist Spray Paints Racist Messages on University of Wisconsin Buildings

Racist graffiti was spray-painted on multiple buildings in the Library Mall area on the campus of the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Two buildings connected to the university, including University Book Store and the Extension Building were affected, as were several city and privately-owned properties.

Among the messages spray-painted on buildings were “Aryan Brotherhood,” and “White Lives Matter Most.” After examining security camera footage, police arrested a 71-year-old White man and charged him with five counts of criminal damage to property.

The university issued a statement saying that “these racist messages run counter to university values. UW-Madison does not tolerate racist behaviors. We value a diverse community where all members feel welcome, safe, and supported.”

Related Articles

2 COMMENTS

  1. In light of this heinous act, do you have an actual date when this crime occurred? I’ve seen too many crimes against Black persons that slowly bubble up in the press ….sometimes several months after the fact. That delay gives ‘others’ an excuse to say…”well, this happened xxxxxxx ago….” That too has got to stop.

    A disgusted Wisconsin graduate

  2. Oh, if only UW-Madison were invested in anti-racism on its campus. There’s a reason why this racist felt empowered to spray paint hate on the campus buildings. He didn’t expect any serious consequences, and, based on my experiences as a former grad student and teaching assistant, I doubt there were any. On a “positive” note, however, UW-Madison is deeply committed to window-washing.

Leave a Reply

Get the JBHE Weekly Bulletin

Receive our weekly email newsletter delivered to your inbox

Latest News

New Report Sets the Baseline for Future Studies on the Effect of Texas’ DEI Ban on College Campuses

"Ensuring all Texas students have the opportunity to succeed will directly strengthen our workforce and economy," write the report's authors. "While it’s too early to assess the impact of SB 17, continuous monitoring of student outcomes is critical to improving efficiency and maximizing the potential of our future workforce."

Robert Jones Named the First Black President of the University of Washington

Dr. Jones is slated to become the University of Washington's first Black president on August 1. He comes to his new role from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where he has served as the institution's first Black chancellor for the past nine years.

Study Uncovers More Evidence That Black Students Are Overrepresented in School Discipline

In an examination of six different kinds of school discipline and punishment, three comparison groups, and 16 subpopulations, a new study has found that "no matter how you slice it, Black students are overrepresented among those punished and excluded."

Jermaine Whirl Selected to Lead Savannah State University in Georgia

“Savannah State has a rich history of producing world class artists, educators, scientists, military leaders, corporate executives and public policy advocates," said Dr. Whirl. "I look forward to working with the students, faculty, staff, alumni and the greater Savannah community to continue the legacy of the state’s first public HBCU.”

Featured Jobs