University of Wisconsin–Madison

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Webinar on May 6 will address how art bridges differences, promotes community healing

UW–Madison’s Peggy Choy will host a webinar, “Performing Body, Mind, Spirit: Community Healing in the Time of #BLM, Anti-Asian Violence, and BIPOC Solidarity,” on May 6, from 6 to 8 p.m., via Zoom. Choy is an associate professor of dance and Asian American studies at UW–Madison. This national event will bring together an innovative community of movers, …

Barker named executive director of PLACE

Lisa Barker is the new executive director of the School of Education’s Office of Professional Learning and Community Education (PLACE), Dean Diana Hess announced. “I am thrilled that Lisa will lead PLACE,” says Hess. “She is an innovative leader with deep expertise and the ability to ensure that the work of faculty and staff in the …

Painting by UW–Madison’s Jordan appearing at Chicago’s Museum of Science and Industry

A painting by UW–Madison’s Jerry Jordan is appearing at the 2021 Black Creativity Juried Art Exhibition at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago through July 4. Jordan is an academic and multicultural advisor with the School of Education. In an article for Madison365.com, Jordan describes his painting, “A New Song,” as follows: “[The painting] just …

Dance student Kolsch to present senior honors concert on May 1

UW–Madison student Amanda Kolsch (BS Dance, Pilates Certificate, 2021) and the School of Education’s Dance Department will present Kolsch’s senior honors concert, “it’s good to watch the rain from a dry place,” on Saturday, May 1, at 2:30 p.m. The concert will be streamed live on the Dance Department’s YouTube channel. The concert explores the effects of pre-collegiate …

School of Education’s Posey-Maddox, Shaffer awarded WARF fellowships

The School of Education’s Linn Posey-Maddox and David Williamson Shaffer are among 33 UW–Madison faculty who have been awarded fellowships from the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF) for 2021-22. Posey-Maddox, an associate professor in the Department of Educational Policy Studies, was awarded an H.I. Romnes Faculty Fellowship. This award recognizes faculty within their first six years …

UW–Madison alum Kiddoo named president of Northland Community and Technical College

UW–Madison alumna Sandra Kiddoo has been named to serve as president of Northland Community and Technical College in Minnesota, effective July 1. Kiddoo earned her PhD from the School of Education’s Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis in 2017. “Dr. Kiddoo’s leadership style is inclusive, transparent, and collaborative,” said Devinder Malhotra, the chancellor of Minnesota State. …

Several School of Education student-athletes named to Academic All-Big Ten team

Excelling both on the field of play and in the classroom, several students pursuing degrees within the School of Education were among the 68 UW–Madison student-athletes competing in winter sports who were named to the 2020-21 Academic All-Big Ten all-conference team. In total, the Big Ten Conference honored 1,130 students on winter sports rosters with …

UW–Madison’s Budge is recognized for ‘Exceptional Service’

UW–Madison’s Stephanie Budge has been recognized for her exceptional service through the university’s Exceptional Service Support Program. Budge is an associate professor in the School of Education’s Department of Counseling Psychology. Budge will receive a course release in recognition of her repeatedly going above and beyond expectations to support students, colleagues, and the broader community, especially through …

UW–Madison’s Mead weighs in on state ‘scholarship’ program for private-school students in Idaho

The Boise Post Register utilized the expertise of UW–Madison’s Julie Mead in an article reporting on a bill that passed the Idaho State Legislature creating new grants and scholarships for students. Mead is the associate dean for education in the School of Education, and a professor in the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis. One …

UW–Madison’s Hillman quoted in MarketWatch report

UW–Madison’s Nick Hillman is quoted in an article from MarketWatch reporting on the small number of student-loan borrowers who have been able to access student-debt cancellation through government-run, income-driven repayment plans. Hillman is an associate professor in the School of Education’s Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis. The article includes results from an analysis of student-loan borrower …