Features:
From the UMOJA Desk: Teacher, The Real MVPs
I am a professor of education, so I keep myself attuned to what is happening in schools.
Excellence in Equity:
The Verona Area School District is on a journey to be a national model for “excellence grounded in equity.”
Verona Area School District Board Member Korbey White:
After seeing literacy and other statistics for Black and brown students in Madison, and then data for Verona students, Korbey White knew he had to get involved.
Dr. Jessie Price:
Dr. Jessie Price arrived in Madison in 1977 as an esteemed scientist poised to spend the second leg of her career as a research microbiologist in the National Wildlife Health Center of the National Biological Service.
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Back to School 2023 — Reflections of Summer; Windows of Fall
Cover: VAHS Verona Area High School Cover Photographer:Leotha Stanely
From the UMOJA Desk
From the UMOJA Desk: Teacher, The Real MVPs
I am a professor of education, so I keep myself attuned to what is happening in schools.
Feature
The Verona Area School District is on a journey to be a national model for “excellence grounded in equity.”
Feature
Verona Area School District Board Member Korbey White:
After seeing literacy and other statistics for Black and brown students in Madison, and then data for Verona students, Korbey White knew he had to get involved.
Feature
Dr. Jessie Price arrived in Madison in 1977 as an esteemed scientist poised to spend the second leg of her career as a research microbiologist in the National Wildlife Health Center of the National Biological Service.
Community Profile & Events
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Hosts Community Electronics Recycling Event
On June 24, 2023, the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Kappa Psi Omega Chapter collaborated with Universal Recycling Technologies to host an electronics recycling event at Warner Park.
Community Profile & Events
UW-Green Bay names Dawn B. Crim, Ph.D., as Vice Chancellor of Inclusivity and Community Engagement
Green Bay, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay announced that Dawn B. Crim, Ph.D. will be joining the University as its new vice chancellor for Inclusivity and Community Engagement effective August 9, 2023.
Community Profile & Events
Growing up, Adam Teague had two large posters of his role model on his bedroom wall.
Community Profile & Events
NASA engineer Kobie Boykins returns to Madison this month to present “Beyond Earth: The Quest for Life on an Icy Moon” at Overture Center for the Arts on Tuesday, Sept. 19 in Capitol Theater as part of the Changemaker Speaker Series.
Summer Reflections
The Summer of 2023 was quite busy with community activities. Maybe you didn’t hear about them. Maybe you couldn’t get to one event because another was going on at the same time but far away.
Summer Reflections
Psalms 90:10 says, “The days of our lives are seventy years; And if by reason of strength they are eighty years… “(NKJV). On July 1, Charles “Chuck” Billings go to celebrate his 80th year in grand style. Although his actual birthday is June 28, his family and friends surprised him with a wonderful surprise party [...]
UMOJA Voices Across America
UMOJA VOICES ACROSS AMERICA: Placing Huston-Tillotson University On A National Map
Story & Photo Courtesy of Huston-Tillotson University & Dr. Wallace Year One is in the books! I owe a debt a gratitude to our Board of Trustees, Faculty, Staff, Students, Alumni, Donors, Supporters and Friends. Because of each of you, this labor of love has been absolutely amazing and most rewarding! I am encouraged and [...]