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.
Art Department
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.
The School of Education’s 2025 year in review
December 22, 2025
As the year comes to a close, we’re taking a moment to reflect on the impactful work that has taken place across the School of Education throughout 2025.
Six from School of Education named ‘Honored Instructors’ for fall 2025
December 8, 2025
Nominated by students living in University Housing, the fall 2025 list of UW–Madison Honored Instructors includes six faculty members in the School of Education.
UW–Madison alumna featured in Badger Insider
November 20, 2025
UW–Madison alumna Susan Solie Patterson — who earned her bachelor’s degree in 1979 and her MFA in 1982 — is featured in the latest issue of Badger Insider, where she reflects on her journey from UW art student and All-American swimmer to best-selling author and advocate for literacy.
Tandem Press to host annual holiday open house and print sale on Nov. 22
November 13, 2025
Tandem Press will host its annual holiday open house and print sale on Saturday, Nov. 22, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1743 Commercial Ave. in Madison.