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 …
Susan Engeleiter, a UW–Madison School of Education alum and longtime supporter of the School, is the recipient of a Distinguished Alumni Award, the Wisconsin Alumni Association’s highest honor and most high-profile and long-standing award. The award celebrates prestigious graduates of UW–Madison for their professional achievements, contributions to society, and support of the university over the …
John and Tashia Morgridge are being honored with a Distinguished Service Award from the Wisconsin Alumni Association (WAA), recognizing their unparalleled impact on UW–Madison. In the 69 years since they graduated with degrees in education (Tashia) and business (John), the Morgridges have made philanthropic gifts to UW–Madison on an unprecedented scale. “Through their visionary giving, …
To celebrate our alumni excellence across the arts, health, and education, the School of Education has selected four notable UW–Madison alumni to receive a Distinguished Alumni Award. Deborah Dryden is being honored as the Distinguished Alumna in Theatre and Drama. She will be delivering a Distinguished Alumni Award presentation on Thursday, Sept. 12, titled, “Telling …