Nachman accepts tenure-track position at University of Arkansas

March 18, 2022

UW–Madison alumnus Brett Nachman has accepted a tenure-track position as an assistant professor at the University of Arkansas, in its Adult and Lifelong Learning program in the College of Education and Health Professions. Nachman earned his PhD from the School of Education’s Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis in 2021.

Dance Department announces new directorship in dance education

March 18, 2022

The UW–Madison Dance Department, housed in the School of Education, announces the creation of the Arnhold Directorship in Dance Education, a position made possible by a transformational gift from dance advocate, educator, and founder of the Dance Education Laboratory Jody Gottfried Arnhold (BA 1965) and her husband John Arnhold that was matched by the School of Education’s Impact 2030 initiative.

Hart-Gorman named inaugural chief operating officer of WCER

March 16, 2022

Heidi Hart-Gorman , who has been serving as assistant dean of finance and administration at Syracuse University, will manage daily operations and help execute the Wisconsin Center for Education Research's new strategic plan.

UW-Madison alum Sobe helping UNESCO shape the future of education

March 15, 2022

Noah W. Sobe earned his PhD in 2005 from the Department of Curriculum and Instruction, with a minor from the Department of Educational Policy Studies (EPS). On March 25, he’ll be delivering a keynote presentation about this important work at the 2022 EPS Conference, “The Futures of Education.”

UW–Madison faculty collaborate for performance of ‘Here Lies the Truth’ March 25-26

March 14, 2022

Li Chiao-Ping Dance (LCPD) proudly presents "Here Lies the Truth" March 25-26 at the Overture Center for the Arts. This work of multidisciplinary dance theater is an exciting mixed-media collaboration between visual artist Douglas Rosenberg, a professor in the Art Department; sound designer/composer Tim Russell, a faculty member in the Dance Department; dramaturg Cláudia Tatinge Nascimento; and choreographer Li Chiao-Ping, the Sally Banes Professor of Dance and a Vilas Research Professor in the Dance Department. 

UW–Madison Community Arts Collaboratory presents ‘Whoopensocker LIVE!’

March 11, 2022

The UW–Madison Community Arts Collaboratory presents “Whoopensocker LIVE!” at the new Madison Youth Arts Center March 24-26. Whoopensocker performers will bring to life the extraordinary creativity of kids on stage, featuring the works of students from Lowell Elementary and students in the Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) who are learning virtually.

UW–Madison to host international printmaking conference March 16-19

March 9, 2022

The printmaking area within the UW–Madison Art Department will be host to the Southern Graphics Council International (SGCI) conference March 16-19, bringing over 700 printmakers and arts professionals in all stages of their careers to campus. The conference offers a unique opportunity for the UW–Madison community to hear from national and international artists and see their work right here in our own backyard.