Art in Focus: Q&A with MFA candidate Mark Almanza

April 17, 2026

Mark Almanza is an interdisciplinary artist who works across a variety of mediums to explore their Chicano identity. Their MFA thesis exhibition, “Don’t Everybody Like The Smell Of Gasoline?” will be on view April 21–26 in UW–Madison’s Art Lofts Gallery.

Tandem Press honored by Print Center New York

April 16, 2026

UW–Madison’s Tandem Press is being honored for its significant contributions to the field of printmaking at Print Center New York's spring benefit on May 11.

UW–Madison’s López voted vice president-elect of AERA’s Division C

April 9, 2026

UW–Madison’s Francesca López is one of four education researchers voted as division vice presidents-elect of the American Educational Research Association (AERA). López will represent Division C (Learning and Instruction) and will join AERA’s 2027-28 Council following the organization’s 2027 Annual Meeting, serving a three-year term.

Art in Focus: Q&A with MFA candidate Kate Flake

April 8, 2026

Kate Flake is an interdisciplinary artist working with photography and printmaking to create sculptures and installations that explore identity, family, and the body. Their MFA thesis exhibition, “When did I stop knowing you?” will be on view April 7–12 in the Front Space Gallery at UW–Madison’s Art Lofts.