Q-A with Distinguished Alumni Award winner Julie Causton

September 5, 2024

Julie Causton is being honored as the Distinguished Alumna in Rehabilitation Psychology and Special Education. She will be delivering a Distinguished Alumni Award presentation on Thursday, Sept. 12, titled, “Seven Things the UW–Madison School of Education Taught Me About Life, Career, and Circles.”

School of Education announces 2024-25 Distinguished Alumni Award winners

September 4, 2024

To celebrate our alumni excellence across the arts, health, and education, the School of Education has selected four notable UW–Madison alumni to receive a Distinguished Alumni Award. This year's award winners are: Julie Causton (BSE ‘95, MS, ‘99, PhD, ‘03); Adrienne Dixson (PhD ’02); Deborah Dryden (BA ‘68, MFA ’72); and Deborah Harris (PhD ’83).

School of Education launches new Education Law and Civil Rights certificate

August 15, 2024

The UW–Madison School of Education is introducing a new nine-credit graduate certificate program in Education Law and Civil Rights, aimed at equipping aspiring school leaders, educators, administrators, and others with the expertise to navigate and address legal issues that arise within the education system.

Scholarships to support future rural school leaders honor Thompson’s family legacy

August 14, 2024

Thanks to a generous gift from Jim and his wife Georgia Thompson, up to eight new scholarships will be awarded annually — with those who are employed by rural school districts receiving priority consideration. The scholarships, worth up to $8,000 each, will help educators pursuing a master’s degree that, upon completion, makes one eligible to apply for a Wisconsin principal license.