Michael Lovell, recommended as the new chancellor of the University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee, is strongly committed to continuing UWM’s efforts to increase diversity and improve access. “I deeply value UWM’s commitment to a dual mission of being a major research institution while also providing access to a diverse population of Wisconsin residents,” says Lovell. He [...]

The City of Milwaukee has earned top prize in the National League of Cities’ City Cultural Diversity Awards. The award goes to cities recognized for implementing quality and innovative programs in communities to enhance and promote cultural diversity. Each year, the City Cultural Diversity Awards recognize city programs which encourage citizen involvement and show an [...]

Michele Gee was awarded the UW-Parkside Diversity Award recently. Gee is an associate professor/management in the School of Business and Technology. Talk with people about Michele Gee and the word “passion” punctuates the conversation. “Michele…works toward diversity- related activities because she is passionately committed to these endeavors,” said one colleague. “Students, faculty, and staff often [...]

New initiative launches with recognition of African American vendor partners throughout the month of February Walgreens (NYSE: WAG)(NASDAQ:WAG), the nation’s largest drugstore chain, recently introduced its new Community Corner program designed to highlight the successes of minority owned businesses. This first-of-its-kind supplier diversity initiative is designed to allow consumers to easily identify and purchase products [...]

Diversity is a widely discussed issue and educational goal at the University of Wisconsin– Milwaukee, but a new initiative is getting UWM students, faculty and staff talking about diversity on a deeper level. The full University of Wisconsin System is adopting the initiative, called Inclusive Excellence. Three hundred members of the UWM community got the [...]

The Nonprofit Center of Milwaukee will host the 15th annual “Spirit of the Nonprofit Sector: Holiday Celebration of Diversity” Thurs., Dec. 3, 5:30-8:30 p.m., at the Italian Community Center, 631 E. Chicago. Featuring music, traditional foods, artists and displays, the event showcases Milwaukee’s rich tapestry of cultural diversity, including the traditions of Chanukah, Kwanzaa, Christmas [...]