For more than four decades, Paula Gates has helped make the University of Wisconsin–Madison a welcoming, supportive, and thriving place to work and learn. As she prepares for retirement this December, we want to recognize her remarkable career, her commitment to people, and the lasting impact she has had across campus and within the Division …
As part of DEM’s commitment to fostering a Culture of Belonging, we design intentional programming to support all DEM team members. This includes collaborating across the division to create opportunities for meaningful professional development and time to connect with colleagues who share similar goals. By ensuring we all feel valued and empowered to grow, we …
Stay up-to-date on the comings and goings of DEM Team Members. The following names are individuals with position updates or interim title changes that had a start date or last day on payroll in September. New Hire/New Position Office of the Vice Provost Departures Office of Admissions and Recruitment
Pregnancy and Parenthood Resources and Leave Options | Human Resources | UW–Madison UW–Madison team members have access to a wide range of support services and resources that can be helpful through pregnancy or adoption, welcoming a child, and the transition to parenthood. These include policies, tools, and services that can assist with preparing for parenthood, …
Open Enrollment is October 5 to October 30, 2026. It is the only time you can make changes to certain benefits without having an eligible life event (for example, marriage, birth, or divorce) or a qualifying employment change during the year. Changes made during this period will be effective January 1, 2027. Certain benefits require …
Hours before it was set to take effect, a federal judge paused a sweeping new federal rule related to duration of status for international students with F-1 and J-1 visas. The rule change, which was scheduled to go into effect on September 15, provided that affected international students would only be able to remain in …
On Thursday, August 27, Student Financial Aid hosted our annual Bucky’s Pell Pathway (BPP) and BANNER in-person Orientations in Shannon Hall at the Memorial Union, welcoming our newest cohort of students. The event provided important information about financial aid, program expectations, and campus resources designed to support student success. We connected with 1,490 students at …
During the first week of classes, the Basic Needs team in the Office of Student Financial Aid partnered with Mad City Moving and University Housing Sustainability to host the second Badger Reclaim Pop-Up Shop, helping students kick off the academic year with free essentials and sustainable finds. What was scheduled as a six-hour event (11 …
81.5% The percentage of DEM team members who, in our third pulse survey sent on September 1, said they agreed or strongly agreed that they feel comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work. Authenticity at work means being able to show up as yourself without feeling the need to perform or fit into a particular …
This July, Katie Seibel brought OAR insights to the national stage at the 2026 Encoura + RNL National Conference, held in Chicago, IL. The Encoura + RNL National Conference highlights how institutions are addressing their greatest challenges and meeting their goals. Allowing professionals to explore the innovations and solutions that will help do more with less, uncover opportunities …