University of Wisconsin–Madison

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Four with School of Education ties named in Madison365’s list of influential Asian Americans

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Nineteen UW–Madison community members were recognized in Madison365’s annual list of “Wisconsin’s Most Influential Asian American Leaders” for 2024, including four who are current and former UW–Madison School of Education students and employees. Madison365, a nonprofit online news publication, has published annual power lists recognizing Wisconsin leaders from different racial and ethnic groups since 2015. …

Seven from School of Education are named Morgridge Fellows

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Seven individuals with ties to the UW–Madison School of Education have been named to the 2024-25 cohort of Morgridge Fellows. They are: The fellows were selected through a juried process to participate in the year-long learning community designed to further institutionalize and support Community-Engaged Scholarship. Community-Engaged Scholarship is defined as: teaching, research, and scholarly activities …

News story spotlights summer scholarship recipient from School of Education

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Sarah Kopp, a UW–Madison student who is majoring in health promotion and health equity (HPHE) in the School of Education, was featured in a recent news story introducing three of the nearly 1,500 students who have been offered UW–Madison scholarships for Summer Term study. Kopp, who received the UW–Madison Undergraduate Scholarship for Summer Study, is …

Koza’s award-winning ‘Destined to Fail’ featured in Dialogues in Democracy series

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An award-winning book from UW–Madison’s Julia Eklund Koza is being showcased by the University of Michigan Press (UMP) in its Dialogues in Democracy series leading up to the November elections. The book in the spotlight is, “ ‘Destined to Fail’: Carl Seashore’s World of Eugenics, Psychology, Education, and Music.” Koza, a professor emerit in the …

University Theatre to present Tony Kushner’s epic ‘Angels in America’

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By Kari Dickinson 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.”  “Angels in America” is widely regarded as one of the most important American plays of the last century. The two-part epic, which spans various locations including New York City …

Two projects with School of Education ties win Wisconsin Idea Fellowships

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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. Wisconsin Idea Fellowships (WIF) are awarded annually to UW–Madison undergraduate projects working to address issues identified by local or global communities. Fellowships, which provide both financial and logistical support, are awarded …

School of Education launches new Dance Education certificate program

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By Kari Dickinson A new UW–Madison certificate program aimed at undergraduate students with an interest in dance education is now being offered by the School of Education’s Dance Department. 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 …

Media literacy game from UW–Madison’s Field Day Lab wins big at Games for Change Awards

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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. The Games for Change Awards recognize the best social impact games and extended reality experiences of the year from across the country, highlighting creativity, innovation, and powerful storytelling. …

UW–Madison’s Hora to share insights on internships in upcoming webinar

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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.” Hora is an associate professor of adult and higher education with the Division of Continuing Studies and with the School of Education’s Department …