University of Wisconsin–Madison

Author: jecke

A suitcase full of basketballs and a bigger research question

By Isabelle K. Dunai When Estevan Molina arrived at the airport, he carried a suitcase filled entirely with basketballs. About 40 of them — all different sizes, all donated by UW–Madison’s Athletic Department, and all deflated — were squeezed into a checked bag. The plan was clear: deliver them to youth programs and basketball academies across Senegal. …

Jenny Duarte Castillo from the School of Education’s Theatre and Drama major

The UW–Madison School of Education offers academic excellence in areas spanning the arts, health, and education. We are a proud community of innovative leaders, creative thinkers, and fearless trailblazers. Our talented students are committed to making their college experience a meaningful journey that aligns with their interests and helps them achieve their future goals. Following …

Autumn Itzen from the School of Education’s Special Education major

The UW–Madison School of Education offers academic excellence in areas spanning the arts, health, and education. We are a proud community of innovative leaders, creative thinkers, and fearless trailblazers. Our talented students are committed to making their college experience a meaningful journey that aligns with their interests and helps them achieve their future goals.  Following …

Art in Focus: Q&A with MFA candidate Kalil Mitchell

Throughout the semester, we’re shining a light on the Art Department’s graduating MFA candidates as they present their final thesis exhibitions. These exhibitions are the culmination of years of dedicated study and artistic exploration, showcasing our students’ diverse talents and innovative approaches to art-making. Kalil Mitchell creates luminous, abstract paintings that explore the interplay among light, …

New UW–Madison project aims to transform workplace inclusion, career development for people with spinal cord injuries

By Karen Rivedal, Office of Research and Scholarship A new research initiative led by UW–Madison School of Education professor Eun-Jeong Lee will help early-career adults with spinal cord injuries take on an urgent and persistent challenge: building meaningful, sustainable careers in the face of reported discrimination, limited support, and subtle workplace barriers. Backed by a $350,000 award from …

Mandy Choy from the School of Education’s Art major

The UW–Madison School of Education offers academic excellence in areas spanning the arts, health, and education. We are a proud community of innovative leaders, creative thinkers, and fearless trailblazers. Our talented students are committed to making their college experience a meaningful journey that aligns with their interests and helps them achieve their future goals. Following …

Henry Karelitz from the School of Education’s Kinesiology major

The UW–Madison School of Education offers academic excellence in areas spanning the arts, health, and education. We are a proud community of innovative leaders, creative thinkers, and fearless trailblazers. Our talented students are committed to making their college experience a meaningful journey that aligns with their interests and helps them achieve their future goals. Following …

Nate Donovan from the School of Education’s Educational Policy Studies major

The UW–Madison School of Education offers academic excellence in areas spanning the arts, health, and education. We are a proud community of innovative leaders, creative thinkers, and fearless trailblazers. Our talented students are committed to making their college experience a meaningful journey that aligns with their interests and helps them achieve their future goals. Following …

Katie Pratt from the School of Education’s Dance major

The UW–Madison School of Education offers academic excellence in areas spanning the arts, health, and education. We are a proud community of innovative leaders, creative thinkers, and fearless trailblazers. Our talented students are committed to making their college experience a meaningful journey that aligns with their interests and helps them achieve their future goals.  Following …

Shalom Curriculum Project featured in Columbus Jewish News story

The Shalom Curriculum Project, housed in the Wisconsin Center for Education Research within the UW–Madison School of Education, is featured in a recent Columbus Jewish News article highlighting its efforts to expand understanding of Jews of Color. The Shalom Curriculum Project (SCP) provides learning tools for Jewish early childhood educators aimed at increasing awareness and understanding of …