Outstanding Women of Color Awards Honor Six Women for Exceptional Contributions to Their Communities

UW–Madison holds 16th year of celebratory event

Surrounded by family, friends, colleagues, mentors and others, six remarkable women were celebrated on Thursday, March 7th for their unwavering dedication in their respective fields. The women – faculty and graduate students – were honored with the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s Outstanding Women of Color award in recognition of their leadership in advancing social justice in the UW–Madison community and beyond. The event, which took place at Varsity Hall, was hosted by the Division of Diversity, Equity and Educational Achievement (DDEEA) and is held to coincide with Women’s History Month, or, as some might say, Women’s Herstory Month. ..
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