By Laurel White UW–Madison’s Athletic Training program, housed in the School of Education’s Department of Kinesiology, recently marked a quarter century of accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE). In the summer 2025 issue of Learning Connections, UW–Madison alumni working as athletic trainers at the highest levels of professional sports shared …
By Laurel White One April evening around 7 p.m., Peter Miller got a text from David Edwards, an offensive lineman for the NFL’s Buffalo Bills. Edwards, who is part of a leadership program coordinated by Miller and former Badger football player and current Miami Dolphins captain Alec Ingold, had a question: Is there any scholarly …
Hall of Fame Coach Phil Jackson has won more NBA championships than any other head coach and helped shape legendary players including Michael Jordan, Shaquille O’Neal, and Kobe Bryant. He teaches a class in the School of Education’s Master’s in Sports Leadership program alongside Professor Peter Miller, whose groundbreaking research includes a focus on the …
By Kari Dickinson When acclaimed Ho-Chunk sculptor Truman Lowe passed away in 2019, he left behind more than a body of internationally celebrated artwork. As a longtime faculty member in School of Education’s Art Department, he was also a dedicated educator and respected mentor who helped shape generations of emerging artists. Now that legacy continues …
UW–Madison alum Carrie Coon, who earned her MFA in acting from the School of Education’s Department of Theatre and Drama in 2006, has earned her third Primetime Emmy nomination. Coon was nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for her role as Laurie in Season 3 of “The White Lotus.” Coon is one …
As we celebrate the power of sports and sports leadership in this issue of Learning Connections, we’re happy to showcase some moments in time from this spring and summer on campus featuring School of Education students engaging in sport and fitness activities that enrich their lives. Nora Clements, who graduated with a bachelor’s degree in …
UW–Madison is home to the top-ranked school of education in the nation for a second consecutive year, according to the 2025 U.S. News & World Report Best Education Graduate Schools rankings published in April. In addition to the overall ranking, 11 graduate programs were also highly rated by U.S. News — including No. 1 rankings …
This issue of Learning Connections holds a special resonance for me. As a lifelong sports fan, I’m thrilled to see our School’s excellence in sports research and allied health education highlighted. I have always believed in the importance and value of sports in society, and it’s clear from this issue’s cover story on the Badger …
Using resistance exercise to treat depression Uncovering whether strength training can help individuals combat depression is at the heart of a four-year, $2.7 million National Institutes of Health-funded project led by Department of Kinesiology Assistant Professor Jacob Meyer. Meyer says the clear outcomes of resistance exercise could be the key to bolstering an individual’s mental …
School of Education faculty member Suzanne Eckes is among a group of national legal scholars cited in a new Brookings Institution article analyzing the implications of the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2025 term for public K–12 education. Eckes is the Susan S. Engeleiter Professor of Education Law, Policy, and Practice in the Department of Educational Leadership …