Tagged: University of Wisconsin-Madison

In Memoriam: Linda D. Scott

Dr. Scott was the first Black woman dean of the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Nursing. Originally set to retire in June 2026, she moved up her retirement date for health reasons, ultimately passing less than a week after stepping down from her role.

University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Nursing Dean Announces Retirement

“When I accepted my appointment, I recognized the UW–Madison School of Nursing as an innovative environment where significant impact on health could be made,” said Dr. Scott, who will conclude her 10-year tenure as dean in June 2026.

Study Finds Americans Are Underestimating the Country’s Overall Support for Diversity and Inclusion

A new study from scholars at the University of Wisconsin-Madison has found over 82 percent of Americans are in support of diversity and inclusion initiatives in the United States, but just 55 percent think the overall American population is pro-diversity.

Charles Lee Isbell, Jr. Appointed Chancellor of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Dr. Isbell is slated to assume his new role on August 1. He said, “I’m energized by this chance to serve the citizens of Illinois and advance the mission of learning, discovery, engagement and economic development."

William Tate IV Appointed President of Rutgers University in New Jersey

“I am honored to join the Rutgers family, where the Rutgers Edge is more than a concept. It is reflected in a history of leading with outstanding research, clinical excellence, insightful pedagogy, innovative partnerships and storied athletic feats,” said Dr. Tate. “Together, we have an opportunity to align our efforts and push to greater levels of impact.”

Black Women Scientists Are Viewed as Less Competent Than Black Male and White Counterparts

In an online experiment using two short documentary films, viewers consistently rated Black women scientists as less warm and less competent than Black men and White scientists of both genders, particularly when they introduced a White test subject.

In Memoriam: Matthew Holden Jr., 1931-2025

A well-known leader in the field of political science, Dr. Holden taught at several universities throughout the country, including over two decades on the faculty at the University of Virginia.

In Memoriam: Edwina Battle Vold, 1935-2025

Dr. Void taught early childhood education at Indiana University of Pennsylvania for nearly two decades, including 13 years of service as chair of her department. Earlier in her career, she taught at historically Black Norfolk State University in Virginia.

Three African Americans Selected for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Positions in Academia

The appointments to diversity positions are LaVar J. Charleston at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Lynzie De Veres at Caltech, and Marlon Black at the University of St. Thomas. If you have news for our appointments section, please email the information to [email protected].

Significant Increases in Homicides Partly Responsible for Racial Disparities in Life Expectancy During COVID-19 Pandemic

From 2019 to 2020, the United States experienced a 30 percent increase in homicides - the largest one-year increase in over a century. A new study from the University of Wisconsin-Madison has found this increase was largely responsible for the widened Black-White life expectancy gap during the pandemic.

Five Black Women Who Have Been Appointed to Dean Positions at Universities Across the United States

Here is this week’s roundup of African Americans who have been appointed to dean positions at universities throughout the United States. If you have news for our appointments section, please email the information to [email protected].

A Group of Black Scholars Who Have Been Appointed to Endowed Chairs

The three Black scholars who have been appointed to named professorships are Karen Flynn at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, Ruth Blake at Yale University, and Baron Kelly at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

White Woman Student Seen on Video Using Racial Slurs at the University of Wisconsin-Madison

Some students demanded that the student in the video be expelled. When this post was written more than 58,000 people had signed an online petition demanding the student be expelled. But the university said that free speech protections prevailed in this instance.

Three Black Scholars Who Have Been Appointed University Provosts

Dennis Mitchell has been named interim provost at Columbia University in New York City. Georita M. Frierson was selected to be the next provost and vice president for academic affairs at the University of Southern Maine and Charles Isbell has been chosen to serve as provost at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Four Black Men Who Are Taking on New Faculty Assignments

The four Black men in new faculty roles are Calvin Nobles at the Illinois Institute of Technology, Jeffrey Wray at Michigan State University, Dexter Gordon at Evergreen State College in Olympia, Washington, and Chris Walker at the University of Madison-Wisconsin.

The First African American Dean of the Business School at the University of Portland in Oregon

Michael DeVaughn has served on the faculty at the Opus College of Business at the University of St. Thomas in Minneapolis, Minnesota, since 2008. Earlier, he taught at the University of Minnesota. His scholarship has centered on organizational learning and entrepreneurship, as well as the delivery of business education.

Four African American Scholars Who Have Been Hired or Promoted to New Positions

Taking on new roles are Reuben A. Buford May at the University of Illinois, Sidney Edwards at the University of Louisville in Kentucky, Franciska Coleman at the University of Wisconsin Law School, and Therí Pickens at Bates College in Lewiston, Maine.

School of Education at the University of Wisconsin Adds Five Black Scholars to Its Faculty

The School of Education at the University of Wisconsin-Madison has hired 16 new faculty members. Five of the new faculty members are African Americans: Kevin Lawrence Henry, Jr., Anjalé Welton, Hailey Love, Ashley White, and Baron Kelly.

Ten African Americans Who Have Been Assigned to Administrative Posts in Higher Education

Here is this week’s roundup of African Americans who have been appointed to new administrative positions at colleges and universities throughout the United States.

New Study Shows Declining Racial Gaps in Criminal Sentencing Since the 1990s

In 1992, Black Americans were sentenced to roughly 27 more months in prison than White Americans, increasing to a difference of 42 months in 1996. In 2016, the gap was only eight months, an 80 percent reduction from 20 years earlier.
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