UW–Madison alumna Julie Insun Youn was recently featured on Fakewhale, a curated media platform focused on the intersection of technology and art. In a Q&A, Youn discusses her artistic journey and the concepts central to her work, which blends traditional painting with digital experimentation. Youn, who earned her MFA from the School of Education’s Art …
Two alumni of the School of Education’s Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis (ELPA) were named in Madison365’s list of Wisconsin’s most influential Latino leaders for 2024. They are among 12 members of the UW–Madison community who were honored on this annual list. Natalie Arriaga de BrooksBrooks is the assistant director of the Wisconsin …
UW–Madison alumna Mayrena Hernandez, who earned her PhD in kinesiology from the School of Education in 2022, was recently quoted in a USA Today article discussing the role of athletic trainers in addressing the needs of young athletes. Now an assistant professor of athletic training at Sam Houston State University in Texas, Hernandez emphasized how …
By Kari Dickinson Jane Austen’s beloved novel will come to life in a sparkling new adaptation in University Theatre’s upcoming production of “Pride and Prejudice,” opening Thursday, Nov. 7 with performances through Nov. 17. Adapted by UW–Madison faculty members Aly Renee Amidei and Ann M. Shanahan, the production features a cast of 27 UW–Madison students …
UW–Madison alumna Kaitlyn Wright was recently celebrated as part of Wisconsin Technology Month through the Women in Tech storytelling campaign. This initiative showcases the journeys of pioneering women in tech, recognizing their leadership, innovation, and resilience. Wright, who earned her BS in secondary social studies education from the School of Education’s Department of Curriculum and …
UW–Madison alum Sam Coleman was recently honored with a 365 Leadership Community Choice Award by Madison365 in the category of Man of Excellence. More than 4,100 people voted in the sixth annual 365 Leadership Community Choice Awards, which recognize leaders nominated by members of communities from across the state. Coleman, who is currently the assistant …
UW–Madison’s Aly Amidei is the recipient of an Equity Jeff Award for Best Costume Design for her work on Buffalo Theatre Ensemble’s “Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberly.” The Jeff Awards have been honoring outstanding theatre artists annually since it was established in 1968. With approximately 55 members representing a wide variety of backgrounds in theatre, the Jeff …
UW–Madison’s School of Education is honoring recipients of its 2024 Rockwell Awards and the winner of this year’s Lois Gadd Nemec Elementary Education Award during a Nov. 9 celebration on campus. The Rockwell Awards are made possible thanks to a generous gift from Roland and Ruth Rockwell. These honors recognize exemplary teachers and other school …
Jewelry artist and metalsmith Tanya Crane was featured in the Summer 2024 issue of On Wisconsin magazine. Crane earned her MA and MFA from the School of Education’s Art Department, graduating in 2015, and now is a professor of the practice in metals at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts University. She incorporates …
During the course of the academic year, University Communications is sharing out Q&As completed by our newest faculty members to introduce them to our campus communities. Here is a Q&A they published from Jacob Meyer, an assistant professor in the School of Education’s Department of Kinesiology. Hometown: Madison, Wisconsin Educational/professional background: I received my BS in …