April 20, 2021
Dean Diana Hess named a new senior associate dean, in addition to announcing new associate deans for the arts, health, and education as the School of Education pulls together a new academic leadership team ahead of the 2021-22 academic year.
April 14, 2021
The School of Education’s Latinx Affinity Group and Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (OEDI) invites students who identify as Latinx to join them for an event, titled "Stressed? RELEASE IT!" on Friday, Apr. 23, from 4 - 6 p.m.
April 7, 2021
Faculty members from the School of Education’s Department of Kinesiology will be participating in an online panel discussion, “What You Don’t Know About Exercise,” on Friday, Apr. 9, at noon. The event is part of the Wisconsin Idea Spotlight series hosted by the Wisconsin Alumni Association.
March 10, 2021
Major Discovery Week is a once-a-year event for all UW–Madison students. Whether you have already declared your major or if you are still looking for your path, join us from March 15-19 virtually and explore over 100 majors and certificates across all interests, and get connected across campus.
February 22, 2021
The year 2020 was a tough year for all of us. But senior Shehrose Charania carries positivity with her even during difficult times. She’s been able to thrive at UW–Madison despite her family being hit hard by the pandemic.
January 29, 2021
UW–Madison’s Cindy Kuhrasch was featured in an episode of the UW Now Livestream, produced by the Wisconsin Alumni Association, on Dec. 15. Kuhrasch is the director of Physical Education Teacher Education program in the School of Education’s Department of Kinesiology. She appeared with Beth Olson, an associate professor in the Department of Nutritional Sciences, in an episode focused on “Winter Wellness During COVID-19.”
January 6, 2021
The Capital Times spotlighted the work of UW–Madison’s Luis Columna and his Fit Families program for its "Research inspired by COVID-19" series. The article is headlined, "Luis Columna brings exercise to children with autism virtually." Columna is an associate professor with the School of Education’s Department of Kinesiology.
December 21, 2020
What a year it has been! Since the onset of the pandemic in March 2020, we faced challenges that few could have envisioned. Despite 2020 being such a unique year, our School of Education has retained its sense of optimism — and a belief in big ideas.
November 24, 2020
The School of Education’s Cindy Kuhrasch was featured in an article for the Winter 2020 issue of On Wisconsin magazine, published by the Wisconsin Alumni Association. The article, which is titled “Student Teaching During a Pandemic,” focuses on how Kuhrasch has found a way for her students to complete the student-teaching requirements for their majors during the coronavirus pandemic.
November 4, 2020
UW–Madison’s doctoral program in kinesiology is ranked eighth in the nation according to the latest review and evaluation by the National Academy of Kinesiology (NAK). The No. 8 ranking in the NAK 2020 Review and Evaluation of Doctoral Programs in Kinesiology marks a significant jump from the most recent program ratings released by NAK in 2015, when UW-Madison’s program was 23rd. This doctoral program is housed in the School of Education’s Department of Kinesiology.