UW–Madison alumnus David B. Dahlquist, who earned a bachelor’s degree from the School of Education’s Art Department in 1980, is gaining recognition on the international stage for his public art installation, “Do Something Good For Your Neighbor,” which is featured in the 19th International Architecture Exhibition, “La Biennale di Venezia,” in Venice, Italy. The exhibition is …
By Lisa Bauer, Division of Continuing Studies Born in rural Illinois in 1927, Marge Engelman’s parents had a traditional path planned for her: marriage, children and a life dedicated to family. But Engelman had other plans. At age 98, she reflected on the life she built that did include family, but also four degrees, a pioneering …
UW–Madison alumnus Matthew Knoester, who earned his PhD from the School of Education’s Department of Curriculum and Instruction in 2010, has co-authored a new book titled, “Fostering School–Family Relationships in Multicultural Communities,” published by Teachers College Press on Sept. 26. Knoester is a professor and chair of the Educational Studies Department at Ripon College. His …
UW–Madison alumna Emily Balsley, who graduated in 2001 with a degree in graphic design from the School of Education’s Art Department, was one of four Wisconsin artists selected to create a design for the Milwaukee Brewers’ new “T-shirt Tuesdays” promotion this season. Balsley’s illustration, which highlights the fan experience at American Family Field, was featured …
By Laurel White In 1889, Clara Ballard arrived at UW–Madison from Boston’s Allen School of Gymnastics. Her arrival heralded a new era for the physical education of women in Wisconsin — one that would come to influence scholars of the body, fitness, and movement in Wisconsin and around the world for decades to come. For her …
By WCER Communications A new study from the University of Wisconsin–Madison sheds light on the unique challenges Black men face when adjusting to graduate engineering programs — and offers actionable insights for improving program persistence and support for underrepresented students. Published in the journal Policy Insights from the Behavioral and Brain Sciences, the research highlights …
Two UW–Madison School of Education alumni are among the recipients of the Wisconsin Alumni Association’s (WAA) 2025 Distinguished Alumni Awards, which honor individuals for exceptional service, leadership, and impact. Mary and Ted KellnerDistinguished Service Award Mary T. Kellner, who earned a BS in elementary education from the School of Education in 1968, was honored with …
The UW–Madison School of Education Wisconsin Teacher Pledge program was recently spotlighted in a Milwaukee Journal Sentinel story examining programs working to address Wisconsin’s ongoing teacher shortage. The article features UW–Madison alumna Claire Hitter, who began her career in education after discovering the Teacher Pledge while researching graduate school programs. The program covered the cost …
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 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 …