July 31, 2025
School of Education faculty member Nicholas Hillman was recently featured in Newsweek discussing the implications of federal student loan policy changes.
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UW–Madison faculty discuss education policy and ‘Science of Reading’ on NEPC podcast
July 21, 2025
In a recent episode of the NEPC Talks Education podcast, Chris Saldaña is joined by fellow School of Education faculty member Elena Aydarova for a conversation about the growing influence of the Science of Reading (SOR) movement on education policy in the United States.
WEC report on community learning centers featured in media story on funding cuts
July 17, 2025
A report co-authored by UW–Madison’s Wisconsin Evaluation Collaborative (WEC) provides key impact data in a recent story by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel about proposed federal cuts to out-of-school learning programs in Wisconsin and nationally.
UW–Madison professor, paper artist featured in On Wisconsin
July 11, 2025
The article, headlined “Paper Magic,” traces Michael Velliquette’s artistic journey and creative process, spotlighting his use of everyday materials — including paper, scissors, rulers, and glue — to create immersive, room-sized installations, vivid collages, and intricately layered sculptures.
UW–Madison’s Bullock lends expertise to film examining power of math
June 23, 2025
"Counted Out," a powerful new documentary, includes insights from Erika Bullock, an associate professor of mathematics education in UW–Madison’s School of Education.
Wisconsin State Journal spotlights how UW–Madison’s Abdu’Allah helped Badger basketball player find new direction
June 3, 2025
A recent article in the Wisconsin State Journal highlights an unexpected and inspiring collaboration between UW–Madison’s Faisal Abdu’Allah — the Chazen Family Distinguished Chair in Art and associate dean of the arts in the School of Education — and Kamari McGee, a former player on UW–Madison’s men’s basketball team.
UW–Madison’s Fields discusses equine therapy for dementia on Badger Talks podcast
May 29, 2025
UW–Madison’s Beth Fields, an associate professor in the School of Education’s Department of Kinesiology, was recently featured on a Badger Talks podcast discussing Riding in the Moment — a community-based program using horse interaction to improve the quality of life of individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.
UW–Madison MFA graduate Moneda featured in Madison365 for thesis exhibition
May 23, 2025
UW–Madison MFA graduate Mariah Moneda is featured in a Madison365 article spotlighting her recent thesis exhibition, “Magmula Sa Lupa” (“From the Earth” in Tagalog), which explored themes of survival, memory, and belonging through interdisciplinary work grounded in Filipino cultural traditions.
UW–Madison’s Hillman weighs in on return of federal student loan collections
May 19, 2025
UW–Madison’s Nick Hillman, a professor in the School of Education’s Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis, was recently quoted in Time magazine about the return of federal student loan collections.
Badger Insider spotlights UW–Madison Dance Department’s legacy of connection
May 15, 2025
UW–Madison’s Dance Department is the subject of a new feature in the Wisconsin Alumni Association’s Badger Insider magazine, which traces the department’s 99-year history and ongoing national influence.