November 29, 2022
UW–Madison alumna Ulla Connor, who earned her PhD in curriculum and instruction from the School of Education in 1978, received an honorary doctorate of philosophy from Åbo Akademi University in Finland in May 2022.
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UW–Madison alumni win Southern Graphics Council International awards
November 28, 2022
UW–Madison alumni J. Leigh Garcia and Ericka Walker have been honored with 2023 awards from the Southern Graphics Council International (SGCI) for excellence in printmaking.
UW–Madison’s Mueller wins award for study of disability identity development across the lifespan
November 25, 2022
UW–Madison’s Carlyn Mueller, an assistant professor in the School of Education's Department of Rehabilitation Psychology and Special Education, is the recipient of an Early Career Publication Award from the Teacher Education Division of the Council for Exceptional Children.
UW–Madison alum is selected as 2022-23 Thurber Park Artist-in-Residence
November 23, 2022
UW–Madison alum Ash Armenta has been selected as the 2022-23 Thurber Park Artist-in-Residence. A print media artist from California, Armenta earned their MFA from the School of Education's Art Department in 2022.
UW–Madison study finds ability rankings have different effect on girls’ and boys’ STEM career aspirations
November 22, 2022
A new UW–Madison study found students who are highly ranked in their classes are more likely to aspire to careers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), but girls benefit less than boys from higher rankings.
UW–Madison’s Kelly wins award for excellence in undergraduate training in acting
November 22, 2022
UW–Madison’s Baron Kelly has been selected to receive an Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Training from the University Resident Theatre Association (URTA) in the area of acting.
UW–Madison alumni release anticipated graphic novel, ‘Creepy’
November 21, 2022
Siblings and UW–Madison alumni Keiler Roberts and Lee Sensenbrenner recently released the multi-generational graphic novel, “Creepy,” which is described as a “picture book for grown-ups.”
The Discussion Project Virtual helps instructors make classroom discussion more engaging
November 16, 2022
The Discussion Project is accepting applications for a new course starting in January. A free online course, The Discussion Project Virtual supports UW–Madison instructors and leaders in designing and implementing equitable, inclusive, and engaging discussion for groups of 40 or fewer.
UW–Madison recognizes four local educators with Rockwell Awards
November 15, 2022
The UW–Madison School of Education honored the 2022 recipients of its Rockwell Award for Outstanding Cooperating Teachers on Saturday, Nov. 12, at the Education Building. This year's winners are Patricia Fortune, Marguerite Fairchild-Gόngora, Josh Reineking, and Malia Konsitzke.
Dance Department, Li Chiao-Ping Dance present ‘bits ‘n pieces’ Nov. 17-19
November 15, 2022
The UW–Madison Dance Department and Li Chiao-Ping Dance (LCPD) present "bits ‘n pieces," Nov. 17-19 in the Margaret H'Doubler Performance Space, Lathrop Hall. This family-friendly concert is packed with humor and delight, and will feature new choreography, fan favorites, and rarely seen works by award-winning movement artist and Dance Professor Li Chiao-Ping.