November 11, 2025
Born in rural Illinois in 1927, Marge Engelman’s parents had a traditional path planned for her: marriage, children and a life dedicated to family. But Engelman had other plans.
Alumni News
UW–Madison alum’s public art project featured at international exhibition
November 11, 2025
UW–Madison alumnus David B. Dahlquist, who earned a bachelor’s degree from the School of Education’s Art Department in 1980, is gaining recognition on the international stage for his public art installation, “Do Something Good For Your Neighbor,” which is featured in the 19th International Architecture Exhibition, “La Biennale di Venezia,” in Venice, Italy.
UW–Madison alumnus co-authors new book on building school–family partnerships across cultures
October 16, 2025
UW–Madison alumnus Matthew Knoester, who earned his PhD from the School of Education’s Department of Curriculum and Instruction in 2010, has co-authored a new book titled, “Fostering School–Family Relationships in Multicultural Communities,” published by Teachers College Press on Sept. 26.
UW–Madison alum designs T-shirt for Milwaukee Brewers
September 25, 2025
UW–Madison alumna Emily Balsley, who graduated in 2001 with a degree in graphic design from the School of Education’s Art Department, was one of four Wisconsin artists selected to create a design for the Milwaukee Brewers’ new “T-shirt Tuesdays” promotion this season.
‘Trailblazers in Motion’: New virtual history exhibit showcases UW–Madison women in physical education
September 3, 2025
The women of UW–Madison’s Department of Physical Education for Women — which existed from 1912 until its merger with the men’s department in 1976 — pushed boundaries and broke new ground in women’s academic and social relationships with sport and science. Their work is at the heart of a new virtual history exhibit, “Trailblazers in Motion,” created at UW–Madison.
New UW–Madison study reveals keys to graduate student wellness, belonging, persistence
August 26, 2025
A new study from the University of Wisconsin–Madison sheds light on the unique challenges Black men face when adjusting to graduate engineering programs — and offers actionable insights for improving program persistence and support for underrepresented students.
School of Education alumni honored with 2025 Wisconsin Alumni Association awards
August 20, 2025
Two UW–Madison School of Education alumni are among the recipients of the Wisconsin Alumni Association’s 2025 Distinguished Alumni Awards, which honor individuals for exceptional service, leadership, and impact.
UW–Madison’s Teacher Pledge spotlighted in Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
August 19, 2025
The UW–Madison School of Education Wisconsin Teacher Pledge program was recently spotlighted in a Milwaukee Journal Sentinel story examining programs working to address Wisconsin’s ongoing teacher shortage.
Q&A: UW–Madison alum Carlos Bustamante shares his journey to athletic training for NBA stars
August 8, 2025
An alumnus shares his path from UW–Madison’s athletic training program to the NBA.
Q&A: UW–Madison alum Geoff Kaplan reflects on decades of athletic training in the NFL
August 8, 2025
An alumnus shares his experience working at the highest level of professional football.