University of Wisconsin–Madison

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UW–Madison student Gill discusses potential of LGBTQ+ research in IES blog post

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UW–Madison’s Erin Gill was featured in a blog series from the Institute of Education Sciences (IES) that is showcasing IES-funded education researchers and fellows that are making significant contributions to education research, policy, and practice. Gill is a PhD student in the School of Education’s Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis and a predoctoral fellow with the IES-funded Interdisciplinary …

UW–Madison student Aria receives prestigious Windgate-Lamar Fellowship

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UW–Madison student Lauren Aria is one of 10 university seniors nationwide who were selected for the Center for Craft’s prestigious Windgate-Lamar Fellowship for emerging craft artists for 2022. Aria is expected to graduate from the School of Education’s Art Department, concentrating on glass, in August 2022. “My work explores flow, viscosity, and corporeality through performance and …

LaVar Charleston featured on ‘Black Like Me’ podcast

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UW–Madison Chief Diversity Officer and School of Education alumnus LaVar J. Charleston joined with his wife, Sherri Ann Charleston, chief diversity and inclusion officer at Harvard University, on the “Black Like Me with Dr. Alex Gee” podcast recently for a discussion about the evolution of the chief diversity officer position in higher education. LaVar Charleston …

UW–Madison’s Enright lauded as ‘game changer’ in modern psychology

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By Laurel White Decades of pioneering work on the vast personal and social benefits of forgiveness — from reducing individuals’ anxiety and aggression to fostering better cross-cultural communication amid political conflict — have earned UW-Madison’s Robert Enright one of psychology’s rarest and highest lifetime achievement awards.  Enright’s scientific study of forgiveness has had a “game-changing impact …

UW–Madison’s Hillman talks with Spectrum News in Milwaukee about the rising cost of college

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Spectrum News in Milwaukee utilized the expertise of UW–Madison’s Nicholas Hillman for an article examining the rising cost of college, and the struggle of many students to pay for it as the amount of tuition covered by financial aid is going down. The article, headlined “ ‘We’re struggling to pay for it’: A student’s perspective …

Proposal by recent UW–Madison grad is selected for international digital art conference

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An art/design paper and proposal by recent UW–Madison graduate Josephine M. Cutrara has been selected for the International Digital Media and Art (iDMAa) Conference 2022 at Winona State University from June 24-26. Cutrara earned her BFA degree from the School of Education’s Art Department in May 2022, including concentrations in graphic design, 3D modeling, and painting. The …

School of Education projects receive Baldwin Wisconsin Idea grants

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Three projects led by School of Education faculty and staff are among eight projects and 10 seed projects selected to receive grants from the Ira and Ineva Reilly Baldwin Wisconsin Idea Endowment. These projects show the range of how UW–Madison faculty, staff, and students can collaborate with community members to co-create and share knowledge and solutions …

Theatre journal publishes Kelly’s interview with acclaimed actor Randall Duk Kim

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An interview with acclaimed actor Randall Duk Kim by UW–Madison’s Baron Kelly was published in the Journal of American Drama and Theatre. Kelly is a Vilas Distinguished Achievement Professor in the School of Education’s Department of Theatre and Drama. He holds a concurrent appointment with the Odyssey Project in the Division of Continuing Studies. Kelly spoke with Kim …

School of Education authors receive ‘best paper’ honors at learning sciences annual meeting

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Two papers that were selected for awards at the recent 2022 International Society for the Learning Sciences annual meeting in Hiroshima, Japan, were written by authors from the UW–Madison School of Education. A paper by UW–Madison’s Mitchell Nathan and Michael Swart, co-written with Candace Walkington of Southern Methodist University (SMU), received the International Conference of the Learning …