‘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.

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.