UW–Madison alumna Carrie Coon earns Emmy nomination for ‘The White Lotus’

August 7, 2025

UW–Madison alum Carrie Coon, who earned her MFA in acting from the School of Education’s Department of Theatre and Drama in 2006, has earned her third Primetime Emmy nomination. Coon was nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for her role as Laurie in Season 3 of “The White Lotus.”

UW–Madison professor, paper artist featured in On Wisconsin

July 11, 2025

The article, headlined “Paper Magic,” traces Michael Velliquette’s artistic journey and creative process, spotlighting his use of everyday materials — including paper, scissors, rulers, and glue — to create immersive, room-sized installations, vivid collages, and intricately layered sculptures.

Krauskopf wins 2025 Excellence in Science Education award

June 2, 2025

The Wisconsin Society of Science Teachers recently honored UW–Madison’s Sara Krauskopf, a researcher with the School of Education’s Wisconsin Center for Education Research, for her outstanding work advancing science education in the state.

UW–Madison MFA graduate Moneda featured in Madison365 for thesis exhibition

May 23, 2025

UW–Madison MFA graduate Mariah Moneda is featured in a Madison365 article spotlighting her recent thesis exhibition, “Magmula Sa Lupa” (“From the Earth” in Tagalog), which explored themes of survival, memory, and belonging through interdisciplinary work grounded in Filipino cultural traditions.