‘Beats Empire’ simulation game moves hip-hop from fiction to online learning tool for middle school

May 6, 2020

Fans of the hip-hop television drama “Empire,” which abruptly ended its six-year run in April, and anyone interested in the music industry, can take a step closer to the realities of the music business by immersing themselves in a new and free online learning game, “Beats Empire.” University researchers from Columbia, UW–Madison, and Georgia Tech worked together to create the game, which places players in the roles of music producers who leverage data and analyze trends to dominate the music industry.

Class of 2020 spotlight: Winner combines passions for environment and human connection

May 4, 2020

Graduation is a time for reflection and celebration of many achievements –– and this year is no different. Carly Winner will graduate as part of the Class of 2020 with a double major in environmental studies and elementary education. However, Winner’s time as an undergraduate will continue until her student teaching field experience with the Madison Metropolitan School District finishes in June.  

UW-Madison’s Smith publishes new book, ‘Tales from a Twilight House’

May 1, 2020

Richard Smith, a professor emeritus with the School of Education’s Department of Curriculum and Instruction, has published a new book, titled “Tales from a Twilight House.” Smith’s book reflects upon growing old in a community of peers in a continuing care retirement community — or what he refers to fondly as a "twilight house" – where members share fond memories and comfort those who are lonely.

Class of 2020 spotlight: Rosborough sets sights on career in public health

April 30, 2020

Despite the difficult final weeks away from campus, members of the Class of 2020 look to the next chapter in their lives. Cecilia Rosborough is one such spring graduate, hoping to lead and inspire her community through a career in public health. Next week, she will graduate with a bachelor of science in kinesiology, as well as certificates in global health and leadership.