November 11, 2025
A college degree is more likely to be rated as economically “worth it” when local-level income data, rather than state-level data, is used to measure return on investment, according to a new report from UW–Madison researchers.
School News
Marge Engelman at 98: Looking back on a lifetime of learning, serving, and breaking barriers
November 11, 2025
Born in rural Illinois in 1927, Marge Engelman’s parents had a traditional path planned for her: marriage, children and a life dedicated to family. But Engelman had other plans.
UW–Madison alum’s public art project featured at international exhibition
November 11, 2025
UW–Madison alumnus David B. Dahlquist, who earned a bachelor’s degree from the School of Education’s Art Department in 1980, is gaining recognition on the international stage for his public art installation, “Do Something Good For Your Neighbor,” which is featured in the 19th International Architecture Exhibition, “La Biennale di Venezia,” in Venice, Italy.
University Theatre presents musical ‘Little Women’ Nov. 13–23
November 10, 2025
Louisa May Alcott’s beloved coming-of-age tale takes center stage this fall as University Theatre presents “Little Women: The Broadway Musical,” running Nov. 13–23 in the Ronald E. Mitchell Theatre in Vilas Hall.
Study from UW–Madison’s Andreae shows how telehealth could combat diabetes in rural Wisconsin
November 6, 2025
A telehealth program that includes wellness videos and group discussions could help rural families in Wisconsin and elsewhere stave off diabetes diagnoses, according to a new study by UW–Madison researchers.
Kinesiology faculty member David Bell helps create new youth sport specialization measurement tool
November 4, 2025
A School of Education faculty member recently helped develop the first validated tool to measure youth sport specialization while considering physical, motivational, and social characteristics of sport participation.
UW–Madison joins prestigious London print fair as first U.S. partner institution
November 3, 2025
UW–Madison’s Faisal Abdu’Allah — the Chazen Family Distinguished Chair in Art and associate dean for the arts in the School of Education — is organizing a panel discussion titled “Flip it and Reverse it” at the Woolwich Contemporary Print Fair in London, taking place Nov. 13–16.
UW–Madison’s Qin receives funding to seek community-driven solutions for mental health challenges in Wisconsin Asian communities
October 31, 2025
A School of Education faculty member recently received funding to investigate how some Asian communities in Wisconsin address mental illness among youth.
New working paper from UW–Madison’s Odle examines cost of community college success initiatives
October 30, 2025
The most expensive programs aimed at supporting graduation rates at community colleges don’t necessarily serve the most students, according to a new working paper from a UW–Madison faculty member.
UW–Madison’s Reilly nominated for Outstanding Media Design award
October 30, 2025
UW–Madison’s Megan Reilly, an assistant professor in the School of Education’s Department of Theatre and Drama, has been nominated for an award for production design by the B. Iden Payne Awards Council, which honors excellence in theatrical performance, production, and design in the Austin, Texas area.