University of Wisconsin–Madison

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Basso recognized as UW–Madison’s SHAPE Major of the Year in physical education

By Marian Cracraft The Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE America) has selected Anthony Basso as UW–Madison’s SHAPE Major of the Year for 2024–2025. This award honors exemplary students majoring in physical education from across the country who meet high academic standards and demonstrate significant service to their school and community.  Basso was nominated …

Creative Insights: Q&A with MFA candidate Emily Graves

Over the next few months we are offering a glimpse into the creative process of the Art Department’s graduating master of fine arts candidates, who are presenting their final thesis exhibitions throughout the spring semester. These exhibitions represent the culmination of years of dedicated study and artistic exploration, showcasing our students’ diverse talents and innovative …

Seven from School of Education win 2024-25 Teaching Assistant Awards

The 2024-25 Campus-Wide Teaching Assistant Awards have been announced, and among the 31 honorees are seven exceptional graduate students from the School of Education. UW–Madison employs over 2,300 teaching assistants (TAs) across a wide range of disciplines. Their contributions to the classroom, lab, and field are essential to the university’s educational mission. To recognize the …

Creative Insights: Q&A with MFA candidate Paulina King

Over the next few months we are offering a glimpse into the creative process of the Art Department’s graduating master of fine arts candidates, who are presenting their final thesis exhibitions throughout the spring semester. These exhibitions represent the culmination of years of dedicated study and artistic exploration, showcasing our students’ diverse talents and innovative …

WIDA’s Gottlieb inducted into Multilingual Education Hall of Fame

By WIDA Communications UW–Madison’s Margo Gottlieb, WIDA co-founder and lead developer, was inducted into the Multilingual Education Hall of Fame. The Multilingual Education Hall of Fame was created by Summit K12 to recognize pioneers and leaders who have significantly shaped the field of multilingual learner education. The inaugural induction ceremony was held by the National …

Alumni Q&A: Ashton Weida, Special Education

Graduates of the UW–Madison School of Education are enjoying successful careers in fields across the arts, health, and education — and we are excited to share what they are doing today. Following is a Q&A with Ashton Weida, who graduated in 2024 with a BS in Early Childhood Special Education and Cross-Categorical K-12 Special Education. …