Contrary to initial indications, the civil-rights division of the Department of Justice won’t be dismantling affirmative action after all. At least, that’s the current word from Trump administration officials, after a New York Times article claimed the department would be using the broad powers of justice to take on universities that it decided had discriminated against white people. The DOJ since clarified that it was gearing up to investigate complaints from dozens of organizations alleging that certain universities used quotas—which are illegal—to limit the number of Asian American enrollees.
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School of Nursing receives grant to expand Native American enrollment
Two faculty members at the UW–Madison School of Nursing have received a $1.3 million federal grant to develop a comprehensive system of support services that will help admit, retain and graduate 30 Native American nursing students over the next four years.
The Benefits of Saying Nice Things About Your Colleagues
Research shows that the stories we hear from others that highlight our unique contributions can help us find purpose in our relationships with our colleagues and our work. When someone mentions your work in an email and calls you “super-talented,” or talks about your unique strength of connecting with customers, you’re likely to feel like your work has meaning. So take advantage of the small opportunities to speak positively about your coworkers.
HHMI Awards 39 Gilliam Fellowships to Support Diversity in Science
The Howard Hughes Medical Institute has selected 39 new Gilliam fellows, exceptional doctoral students who have the potential to be leaders in their fields and the desire to advance diversity and inclusion in the sciences.
UW Madison graduate becomes the first Hmong-American to earn a PhD in nursing
She’s the first Hmong-American nurse in the country to earn her PhD, and she did it at UW Madison.
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