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.

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.

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.