July 11, 2024
An award-winning book from UW–Madison’s Julia Eklund Koza is being featured by the University of Michigan Press (UMP) in its Dialogues in Democracy series leading up to the November elections.
School News
University Theatre to present Tony Kushner’s epic ‘Angels in America’
July 9, 2024
This summer and fall, University Theatre will launch its 2024-25 season with the staging of Tony Kushner’s acclaimed two-part play, “Angels in America.” Widely regarded as one of the most important American plays of the last century, the two-part epic delves into the lives of a diverse group of Americans during the early days of the AIDS epidemic.
Two projects with School of Education ties win Wisconsin Idea Fellowships
July 5, 2024
Two outstanding undergraduate projects with ties to the UW–Madison School of Education are among five that have been awarded Wisconsin Idea Fellowships this year.
School of Education launches new Dance Education certificate program
July 3, 2024
The 14-credit program in Dance Education, which launches this fall, will provide students with specialized knowledge specific to the field, and prepare them for a variety of careers that involve teaching dance or integrating dance in the classroom.
Media literacy game from UW–Madison’s Field Day Lab wins big at Games for Change Awards
July 2, 2024
An educational video game focused on media literacy created at UW–Madison’s Field Day Lab won two top honors at the 2024 Games for Change Awards last week.
UW–Madison’s Hora to share insights on internships in upcoming webinar
July 2, 2024
UW–Madison’s Matthew Hora will join a panel of experts next week on a national webinar hosted by Inside Higher Ed that is titled, “From College to Career: Increasing Access to Quality Internships.”
UW–Madison’s Owenby named to national fellowship for educator-preparation leaders
June 28, 2024
UW–Madison's Thomas Owenby was recently named an Impact Academy fellow through the national nonprofit organization Deans for Impact (DFI). Owenby, who is the School of Education's associate dean for teacher education, joins a cohort of leaders chosen for their commitment to improving educator preparation.
Two educational games from Field Day Lab are 2024 Games for Change Awards finalists
June 25, 2024
Two educational video games created at UW–Madison’s Field Day Lab have been chosen as finalists in the national 2024 Games for Change Awards.
UW–Madison alumni explore what’s ‘Made at the UW’
June 21, 2024
In May 2024, Made at the UW, a Wisconsin Alumni Association event, brought visitors to the Art Lofts, home to several of the Art Department’s workshops, faculty and student studios, and gallery spaces.
UW–Madison to host gathering for experts on education and political polarization
June 19, 2024
A group of education and political science scholars from across the country will gather at UW–Madison later this month to dig into how political polarization is impacting young people and civic education in K-12 schools.