By Michael Penn MA'97
Despite its rich indigenous history, UW-Madison hasn't always been a favorable place for American Indian students. Today, Native students make up less than 1 percent of the university's enrollment, and many of those who come drop out before graduation — factor that are frustrating the university's diversity goals. Can the situation be improved?
Climate and diversity are important issues at UW-Madison right now. For an update, check out the provost's page.
Read more about UW-Madison's Wunk Sheek student group and American Indian Advisory Council alumni group.
Learn about the Ho-Chunk, one of Wisconsin's largest Native American communities.
What is Plan 2008? Read about the university's diversity goals.
Despite its rich indigenous history, UW-Madison hasn't always been a favorable place for American Indian students. Today, Native students make up less than 1 percent of the university's enrollment, and many of those who come drop out before graduation — factor that are frustrating the university's diversity goals. Can the situation be improved?
Climate and diversity are important issues at UW-Madison right now. For an update, check out the provost's page.
Read more about UW-Madison's Wunk Sheek student group and American Indian Advisory Council alumni group.
Learn about the Ho-Chunk, one of Wisconsin's largest Native American communities.
What is Plan 2008? Read about the university's diversity goals.
