The School of Nursing fosters an environment of inclusive excellence that values diversity among its students, faculty, and staff. We embrace a broad definition of diversity that recognizes the intersection of multiple factors and identities—including race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, nationality, religion, age, and physical characteristics.
Advancing health equity is a fundamental part of our mission, reflected throughout our curricula, social and educational events, resources, and services. Diversity, equity, and belonging are central to creating a transformative culture that ensures equitable access to respectful and meaningful engagement for all community members.
Our tradition of integrated research and practice focuses on the needs of those whose health status or social condition leaves them vulnerable or places them at risk. Our collaborative innovations increase the diversity of participation in healthcare research, promote sharing of diverse interprofessional perspectives, provide tools to support those working with vulnerable populations, and enhance community engagement.
Get Involved
Health Sciences Lunch and Learns
These events are co-sponsored by the UW–Madison Schools of Nursing, Pharmacy, Veterinary Medicine, Medicine and Public Health, along with UW Health, and are open to all health sciences faculty, staff, and students.
10th Annual Native Nations Nursing, Helpers, and Healers Summit
The Native Nations Nursing Summit focuses on educating nurses about the public health needs of Wisconsin Native communities while highlighting the use of an integrated team model in health care.
The Canary Savage Girardeau Award for Health Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Named in honor of the first African American graduate of the UW–Madison School of Nursing, this award is presented to a graduate, current student, faculty, or staff member for notable work or responsive advocacy that reflects the School’s commitment to health equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Student Organizations
The School of Nursing encourages and supports students to pursue their interests and form social networks, and a wide variety of student organizations are currently active.
Health Sciences Welcome Reception
The Schools of Nursing, Pharmacy, Veterinary Medicine, and Medicine and Public Health are proud to host the Health Sciences Welcome Reception—a gathering for faculty, staff, students, and alumni to connect, collaborate, and support one another.
Inclusive Excellence in Research, Scholarship, and Service
A New Type of Translation
For UW–Madison School of Nursing alum and professor Dr. Maichou Lor, creating tools to address culturally-appropriate care and improve clinical practice means patients’ symptoms are no longer lost in translation.
Edith Lawrence-Hilliard Honored With 2025 Canary Savage Girardeau Award
Ms. Lawrence-Hilliard is a lifelong advocate for equity who has dedicated her work to uplifting marginalized voices in health, education, and civic life.
A New Type of Translation
For UW–Madison School of Nursing alum and professor Dr. Maichou Lor, creating tools to address culturally-appropriate care and improve clinical practice means patients’ symptoms are no longer lost in translation.
Dr. Jeneile Luebke Receives Outstanding Women of Color Award
Each year, UW-Madison recognizes honorees whose advocacy, activism, and/or scholarship have positively transformed their organizations and/or communities and whose efforts advance inclusive excellence for people of color.
- More Stories about Health Equity
Inclusive Excellence Across Campus
Events
- July
- July 16Summer PEACEPracticing English and Cultural Exchange12:00 PM, International Community Center (Suite 130), Pyle Center
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- July 17
- July 18
Understanding diversity is an ongoing process that involves lifelong learning, and we believe that this continued learning is crucial to improving health, ensuring equity, and providing a positive, supportive climate in which all individuals are welcome.
Contact Us
Diamond D. Williams, DrPH, MPH
Position title: Associate Dean for Health Equity and Community Engagement
Email:
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Phone: 608-263-5262
Address:
5257 Signe Skott Cooper Hall
Demi Jo Carr
Position title: Health Equity and Community Engagement Specialist
Email:
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Phone: 608-262-5070
Address:
5165 Signe Skott Cooper Hall