Barker named executive director of PLACE

May 4, 2021

Lisa Barker is the new executive director of the School of Education’s Office of Professional Learning and Community Education (PLACE), Dean Diana Hess announced. “I am thrilled that Lisa will lead PLACE,” says Hess. “She is an innovative leader with deep expertise and the ability to ensure that the work of faculty and staff in the School has a real impact on many communities — near and far.”

Dance student Kolsch to present senior honors concert on May 1

April 28, 2021

UW–Madison student Amanda Kolsch (BS Dance, Pilates Certificate, 2021) and the School of Education's Dance Department will present Kolsch's Senior Honors Concert, "it's good to watch the rain from a dry place," on Saturday, May 1, at 2:30 p.m.

UW–Madison’s Kelly named to College of Fellows of the American Theatre

April 22, 2021

UW–Madison’s Baron Kelly is joining the prestigious College of Fellows of the American Theatre in the honorary society’s next incoming class. He holds a joint appointment as a professor with both the School of Education’s Department of Theatre and Drama, and the Division of Continuing Studies’ Department of Liberal Arts and Applied Studies, where he works with the Odyssey Project.

Hess announces new academic leadership team for School

April 20, 2021

Dean Diana Hess named a new senior associate dean, in addition to announcing new associate deans for the arts, health, and education as the School of Education pulls together a new academic leadership team ahead of the 2021-22 academic year.