Art in Focus: Q&A with MFA candidate Tina Rose Rea Meister

February 27, 2026

MFA candidate Tina Rose Rea Meister is an interdisciplinary artist working in painting, textiles, film, and archival materials. Her final thesis exhibition will be on view throughout several locations in UW–Madison's Art Lofts from March 4–7.

Why Wisconsin?

February 25, 2026

UW–Madison’s vibrant, interdisciplinary campus arts culture attracts students and professors from around the world. But don’t just take our word for it.

Meg Mitchell named 2026–27 Vilas Associate

February 23, 2026

The School of Education's Meg Mitchell is one of 24 UW–Madison faculty winners of the Vilas Associates Competition, which recognizes new and ongoing research of the highest quality and significance.

Art in Focus: Q&A with MFA candidate Matthew Everett

February 13, 2026

MFA candidate Matthew Everett uses a variety of materials to create his artwork. Everett's final thesis exhibition, “The Grindstone Campaign,” was on view in UW–Madison’s Art Lofts Gallery from Jan. 20–26.

Art in Focus: Q&A with MFA candidate Nika McKagen

February 11, 2026

MFA candidate Nika McKagen explores "what goes on both underground and in the dark" using traditional darkroom photography, sculpture, and writing. McKagen's final thesis exhibition, “Conduit,” will be on view at UW–Madison’s Art Lofts Gallery from Feb. 24–28.

From art student to game changer

February 2, 2026

Raven Software co-founder and UW alum Brian Raffel is empowering the next generation of Wisconsin creators with a gift of 200 computers, boosting art, game design, and computer science programs on campus.

Moment in Time

January 29, 2026

A moment from the School of Education during the past semester.