University of Wisconsin–Madison

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School of Education Bookshelf: ‘On My Own’ examines difficult STEM transfer paths students must chart

UW–Madison’s Xueli Wang has spent much of her academic career examining ways to improve the higher education landscape in an effort to help college students find their path to a better life. Wang’s research puts a particular emphasis on students who start out at two-year colleges with an eye on transferring to a four-year institution …

Class notes: Summer 2020 Learning Connections

1950s Roger RemingtonMS 1959 — ArtRoger Remington, the Vignelli Distinguished Professor of Design, is retiring from the Rochester Institute of Technology after 57 years on the faculty. 1960s Donald KappesMS 1963 — Curriculum and InstructionAn NDEA grant Donald received resulted in exceptional experiences in teaching, counseling, the development of training programs for the handicapped, directing …

School of Education community responds to COVID-19

To say the COVID-19 pandemic presented challenges to the UW–Madison campus community — and the world — would be an understatement. Most everything is different than it was at the start of March 2020, when it became evident that the coronavirus would force significant changes in the United States, as it already had in other …

Goldberg researching potential of mobile apps to deliver effective mindfulness and well-being practices to large populations

For the past four months, the COVID-19 virus has disrupted lives in ways few could have imagined prior to the pandemic. The emergence of the coronavirus in the United States — followed by prevention measures being put in place — quickly and dramatically altered daily behavior. While health departments and media outlets routinely report the …

The Discussion Project Virtual adds new round of trainings due to high demand

The Discussion Project added new rounds of virtual trainings after slots for programs starting July 20 quickly filled. The next round of sessions begin Aug. 17. The Discussion Project Virtual is an online training that supports UW–Madison instructors in creating the conditions for equitable, inclusive, and engaging online discussions. Access the application, which is open through July 31, here. …

Message from Dean Hess to School’s international students

The following message from Dean Diana Hess was emailed to international students who are studying within the School of Education on Wednesday, July 8. Dear School of Education international students: Earlier this week, the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) of U.S.  Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) issued new guidance that is creating anxiety and confusion for international …

Hess reappointed as dean of the School of Education

By University Communications Diana Hess has been reappointed as dean of UW–Madison’s School of Education. Every five years of their tenure, deans of the university’s schools and colleges undergo a comprehensive review to assess their academic and administrative leadership and performance. The reviews include interviews with faculty, staff, and students, and with external stakeholders. The …