University of Wisconsin–Madison

Category: Alumni News

UW–Madison alumna wins Early Career Award from AERA Critical Issues in Curriculum and Cultural Studies SIG

UW–Madison alumna Sun Young Lee is the recipient of the 2025 Early Career Award from the American Educational Research Association’s Critical Issues in Curriculum and Cultural Studies special interest group (SIG). Lee, who earned her PhD from the School of Education’s Department of Curriculum and Instruction, is currently an assistant professor in the School of …

UW–Madison alumnus named president of Millikin University

UW–Madison alumnus Dean Pribbenow has been named the next president of Millikin University in Decatur, Illinois. He will begin his new role as the institution’s 17th president on July 1. Pribbenow currently serves as vice president for academic affairs and dean of the faculty at Elmhurst University in Illinois, where he has held leadership roles …

Principal Preparation program helps Sarah Bosch succeed in director of instruction role

Are you aspiring to be a principal or educational leader? The Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis: Wisconsin Idea Principal Preparation program at UW–Madison is a fully online and skills-based master’s degree designed for working professionals. Offered through the nation’s No.1-ranked School of Education, the program is backed by expert research and led by world-class faculty …

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. …

Alumni Q&A: Abby Sunde, Studio Art

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 Abby Sunde, who graduated in 2024 with a BFA in Studio Art. How did you get interested in this …

Alumni Q&A: Joe Leibforth, Art 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 Joe Leibforth, who graduated in 2024 with a BS in Art Education. What school are you currently teaching at, …

Alumni Q&A: Katie Ryann, Dance

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 Katie Ryann, who graduated in 2023 with a BS in Dance. How did you get interested in this field/major? …