April 15, 2026
UW–Madison’s Ann M. Shanahan, a professor of acting and directing in the School of Education’s Department of Theatre and Drama, is the co-author of a feature article in the winter 2026 issue of SDC Journal’s peer-reviewed section.
Department of Theatre and Drama
University Theatre presents Shakespearean rom-com, ‘Much Ado About Nothing’
April 13, 2026
University Theatre opens “Much Ado About Nothing” this week, bringing William Shakespeare’s sparkling romantic comedy to the stage in a lively, student-driven production.
School of Education faculty and students recognized with 2026 Creative Arts Awards
April 2, 2026
Several faculty and students from the School of Education have been named as recipients of 2026 UW–Madison Division of the Arts Creative Arts Awards.
UW–Madison’s Espinosa wins award for social impact filmmaking
April 1, 2026
A film by UW–Madison’s Micha Espinosa, a professor in the School of Education’s Department of Theatre and Drama, has been recognized with an Honorary Award for Efforts in Social Filmmaking at the Activists Without Borders Film Festival.
Russell-Camara awarded grant for Moment Work teacher training
March 31, 2026
N’Jameh Russell-Camara, a teaching faculty member in the School of Education’s Department of Theatre and Drama, has been awarded a UW–Madison Academic Staff Professional Grant to attend the Tectonic Theater Project’s Moment Work Summer Institute in New York City.
School of Education’s Conroy receives Distinguished Teaching Award
March 27, 2026
Colleen Conroy, assistant professor in the Department of Theatre and Drama, received the Chancellor’s Inclusive Excellence Teaching Award, one of 13 honors recognizing outstanding teaching across the university.
Madison third graders ‘Whoop it up’ with UW–Madison arts program
March 17, 2026
Amanda Palmen’s third grade classroom at Crestwood Elementary School hums with restless energy. Students wiggle and whisper on the rug, buzzing with anticipation. Today isn’t just another school day — it’s Whoopensocker day.
Jenny Duarte Castillo from the School of Education’s Theatre and Drama major
March 13, 2026
Students in the UW–Madison School of Education are committed to making their college experience a meaningful journey that aligns with their interests and helps them achieve their future goals. Following is a Q&A with Jenny Duarte Castillo, who is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Theatre and Drama — as an Honors Acting Specialist — and Elementary Education and graduating in 2028.
Nicky Westerlund from the School of Education’s Elementary Education major
March 11, 2026
Students in the UW–Madison School of Education are committed to making their college experience a meaningful journey that aligns with their interests and helps them achieve their future goals. Following is a Q&A with Nicky Westerlund, who is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and Theatre with a certificate in ESL and graduating in spring 2028.
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.