PBS spotlights ‘Chihuly in the Desert’ glass exhibition at Taliesin West

July 15, 2022

An exhibition by UW–Madison alumnus Dale Chihuly was featured on PBS News Weekend recently in a segment that is headlined, “Glass artist Dale Chihuly’s exhibit takes inspiration from Arizona’s desert landscape.” Chihuly earned his MFA from the School of Education’s Art Department in 1967.

UW–Madison student Gill discusses potential of LGBTQ+ research in IES blog post

June 28, 2022

UW–Madison’s Erin Gill, a PhD student in the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis, was featured in a blog series from the Institute of Education Sciences (IES) that is showcasing IES-funded education researchers and fellows that are making significant contributions to education research, policy, and practice.

LaVar Charleston featured on ‘Black Like Me’ podcast

June 24, 2022

UW–Madison Chief Diversity Officer and School of Education alumnus LaVar J. Charleston joined with his wife, Sherri Ann Charleston, chief diversity and inclusion officer at Harvard University, on the “Black Like Me with Dr. Alex Gee” podcast recently for a discussion about the evolution of the chief diversity officer position in higher education.

UW–Madison’s Hora discusses importance of college degree, why young adults are taking longer to secure ‘good jobs’

June 6, 2022

Inside Higher Ed utilized the expertise of UW–Madison’s Matthew Hora in a recent article reporting on research finding that young adults need more time, education, and work experience than past generations to secure what are considered "good jobs." The article reports on a pair of new reports from the Center on Education and the Workforce (CEW) at Georgetown University.

Article spotlights impact of test-optional policy at UW–Madison

April 28, 2022

A recent Wisconsin State Journal article spotlights research efforts led by UW–Madison’s Nicholas Hillman examining the impact of a pandemic-induced policy allowing UW–Madison applicants to opt out of sending their standardized test scores. Hillman is a professor in the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis.