Black History Month has been celebrated each February in the U.S. for many decades — the first official designation is credited to students and educators at Kent State University in 1970. At the University of Wisconsin–Madison, events celebrating Black History Month have also been offered through the years. In 2014, UW’s African American Student Academic Services initiated a student-led Black History Month Planning Committee, beginning a new era of coordinated, campuswide programming.
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Supporting Your Student’s Mental Health During Winter Break
Parents and families play an important role in coaching their students through the pits and peaks of the college experience. But as students come home for break, it may be hard to know how to help. Help your student maintain perspective with these messages.
Planning a Smart Restart for UW-Madison
Dear UW–Madison parents and families, These past three weeks have been heavy with pain and struggle for our community, especially for those who identify as Black or Black, Indigenous and people of color (BIPOC). As …
#BadgerAtHome Festival
As the UW–Madison community adapts to learning and working remotely, we’re encouraging students to find/discover/create a sense of home and togetherness by connecting with fellow Badgers virtually. It’s called #BadgerAtHome. To kick it off, Student …
Ease your mind by being mindful
A college student’s mind is constantly in motion. There are classes, homework, a social life, work, and more. But there’s growing research showing that we can all benefit from taking a few moments each day …
Ask an Advisor: Academic Support and Course Enrollment
My student always did well in classes in high school but now is struggling. What’s going on, and what can I do to help? Many factors can contribute to why a student’s GPA might drop …
Support your Student’s Self-care, Resiliency, and Well-being
College is a time of significant growth and change for young adults, and one way parents and family members can support their student is to encourage healthy habits and discuss overall well-being. Unrealistic depictions of …
From Hard Sciences to the Humanities: Career Preparation Takes Center Stage at UW–Madison
“Please, help my student land a great job so they don’t have to live in my basement!” Career advisors at UW–Madison often hear this quip from parents. And while the intent is humorous, the concern …
Ready for Anything: Why All Students Should Have Parallel Plans for Their Intended Major
For college students who are undecided on a major, it’s an all-too-familiar question: “Have you picked your major?” And while identifying a major is a considerable milestone, it’s not the last step of the process. …
Stay in the Know: Online Resources from Around Campus
UW–Madison can feel like a big place. The Parent and Family Program wants to keep you connected to resources that you can use to point your students in the right direction as they navigate academic …