University of Wisconsin–Madison

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Doctor of Occupational Therapy program provides flexible, customized path to advancement

“The program offers flexibility while keeping you on a timeline,” Schaffer said. “Although time consuming, it is achievable, and the benefits far outweigh the stress.” The Doctor of Occupational Therapy program is designed as a post-professional clinical doctorate that prepares working occupational therapists for advanced-level practice, leadership, and research. The program’s interprofessional focus helps students …

In Imaging Self, high school students explore the arts — and themselves — in a college setting

Julien Johnson recited his poem “Thinking … Not Living,” about transcending limitations. Grace Greene sang her song “Untitled,” about overcoming doubt and fear. Rowan Suhre performed his movement piece “Walking in Heels,” about struggling for personal growth. The students spoke their truth in a July 27 showcase for Imaging Self (Integrated Art 330), a new summer program …

Vialogues features research of UW–Madison’s McKinney de Royston

McKinney de Royston is an assistant professor with the School of Education’s Department of Curriculum and Instruction. Vialogues is a community of learners that center discussion through video. The article was titled, “He’s More Like a ‘Brother’ Than a Teacher”: Politicized Caring in a Program for African American Males.” Positive student-teacher relationships are known to benefit …

WISC-TV spotlights Bell’s work on specialization in youth sports

Bell is an assistant professor with the School of Education’s Department of Kinesiology. Bell’s study explores the issues that are linked to focusing too much on one sport, otherwise known as overspecialization, including how overspecialized young athletes are much more likely to get tired during the day. In the article, Bell said there’s a need …

Alum Tauscher inducted into the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame

Tauscher is a former Badger and Packer offensive lineman who graduated from UW–Madison in 1999 before going on to earn his master’s degree in educational administration from the School of Education in 2003. He also is a former member of the School of Education’s Board of Visitors. Tauscher was presented for induction by his older …

Halverson named School of Education’s associate dean for innovation and partnerships

Halverson is a professor with the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis, and the director of the Wisconsin Collaborative Education Research Network (The Network) within the School of Education. In his new role, Halverson will lead plans to expand the School’s current office of Education Outreach and Partnerships into a larger, more comprehensive unit. …