November 13, 2020
UW–Madison's Michael W. Apple and alumna Rita Verma have co-edited a book that is titled, “Disrupting Hate in Education: Teacher Activists, Democracy, and Global Pedagogies of Interruption.”
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Work by UW–Madison’s Li to be presented Nov. 13 at SoloDuo Virtual Dance Festival
November 12, 2020
The Li Chiao-Ping Dance Company will perform a work choreographed by UW–Madison’s Li Chiao-Ping for the fifth annual SoloDuo Virtual Dance Festival presented by White Wave Dance, on Friday, Nov. 13, at 6 p.m. (Central time). The work will be part of the first of three festival programs that will take place between Nov. 13 and 15.
Studies show social support key to successful academic outcomes for veterans, military service members
November 11, 2020
The transition from military to college life can be a socially difficult one for military service members and veterans (SSM/Vs). However, members of this student population stand a better chance of success when they are supported by a strong network of fellow students, veteran coordinators, faculty, or other higher education practitioners, according to two separate reports by the Veteran Education to Workforce Affinity and Success Study (VETWAYS).
Diamond, Posey-Maddox publish symposium on suburban schooling and race
November 11, 2020
UW–Madison’s John Diamond and Linn Posey-Maddox have published a symposium on suburban schooling and race in Equity and Excellence in Education.
UW–Madison’s Wang earns major honor from ASHE
November 10, 2020
UW–Madison's Xueli Wang is being presented with the ASHE 2020 Barbara Townsend Lecture Award on Nov. 18 during the annual ASHE conference. Wang will then virtually deliver the Townsend Lecture at 3:30 p.m. (Central) on that day titled, “Centering Equity in Research on Community Colleges and Transfer — A Path Toward Full Participation.”
Alumna Shasparay is founder, artistic director for Black Arts Matter Festival
November 9, 2020
UW–Madison alumna Shasparay Lighteard, a 2020 graduate of the School of Education's Department of Theatre and Drama, is the founder and artistic director of the second Black Arts Matter Festival, presented by the Wisconsin Union Theater.
Article from alum O’Connor explains importance of teaching culturally
November 9, 2020
UW–Madison alumnus David O’Connor is the author of a recently published articled titled, “Don't Just Teach About Cultures — Teach Culturally. Here's the Difference.”
‘Badger Talks Live’ to showcase UW Arts Collaboratory Nov. 10
November 6, 2020
The “Badger Talks Live” program will be taking a look at the UW Arts Collaboratory in its next Facebook Live series at noon on Tuesday, Nov. 10.
UW–Madison’s Conrad releases second edition of ‘Cultivating Inquiry-Driven Learners’
November 5, 2020
UW–Madison’s Clifton Conrad has released a second edition of the book he wrote with Laura Dunek, “Cultivating Inquiry-Driven Learners: The Purpose of a College Education for the Twenty-First Century.”
Department of Kinesiology’s doctoral program ranked No. 8 in nation
November 4, 2020
UW–Madison’s doctoral program in kinesiology is ranked eighth in the nation according to the latest review and evaluation by the National Academy of Kinesiology (NAK). The No. 8 ranking in the NAK 2020 Review and Evaluation of Doctoral Programs in Kinesiology marks a significant jump from the most recent program ratings released by NAK in 2015, when UW-Madison’s program was 23rd. This doctoral program is housed in the School of Education’s Department of Kinesiology.