February 13, 2026
MFA candidate Matthew Everett uses a variety of materials to create his artwork. Everett's final thesis exhibition, “The Grindstone Campaign,” was on view in UW–Madison’s Art Lofts Gallery from Jan. 20–26.
School News
UW–Madison education students, faculty connect with community on Family Math Night
February 12, 2026
Family Math Night is a special community event facilitated by a UW–Madison School of Education faculty member and undergraduate education students.
UW–Madison receives funding to expand mental health services in Milwaukee Public Schools
February 11, 2026
A new federal grant will support UW–Madison school psychology graduate students as they complete internships and practicum experiences in Milwaukee public schools.
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.
UW–Madison’s Russell-Camara appears in Milwaukee Rep’s ‘McNeal’
February 10, 2026
UW–Madison’s N'Jameh Russell-Camara, a teaching faculty member in the School of Education’s Department of Theatre and Drama, is appearing in Milwaukee Repertory Theater's new production of “McNeal,” opening Feb. 10.
New UW-Madison study offers ways to increase adult enrollment in college
February 9, 2026
A new journal article co-authored by School of Education doctoral student Sky Duke and professor Taylor Odle recommends ways for states to increase older-adult enrollment in college by examining whether a large program in Michigan offering free community college tuition for adults aged 25–64 actually worked.
UW–Madison report: math achievement challenges begin early, intensify for MMSD elementary students
February 5, 2026
A new report by the Madison Education Partnership (MEP) is helping guide efforts by the Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) to strengthen elementary mathematics fluency by providing insights on students’ math performance during the 2024–2025 school year.
Angie Kang wins 2026 Charlotte Zolotow Award for ‘Our Lake’
February 4, 2026
"Our Lake," written and illustrated by Angie Kang, is the winner of the 2026 Charlotte Zolotow Award for outstanding writing in a picture book. The award is given by the Cooperative Children’s Book Center (CCBC), a library of the UW–Madison School of Education.
Dance Department and Li Chiao-Ping Dance present ‘Here Lies the Truth’ Feb. 5–7
February 3, 2026
The UW–Madison Dance Department and Li Chiao-Ping Dance will present the final performances of “Here Lies the Truth,” a multidisciplinary, mixed-media dance theater work, Feb. 5–7 in the Margaret H’Doubler Performance Space, Lathrop Hall.
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.