UW–Madison’s Simon Goldberg, an associate professor in the School of Education’s Department of Counseling Psychology and a faculty member at the Center for Healthy Minds, was recently featured on the Association for Psychological Science (APS) podcast “Under the Cortex.” The episode, titled “Dosage Dilemma: Unpacking Meditation App Science,” explores Goldberg’s research on the relationship between …
By Laurel White Maternal experiences with racism could affect brain development of children in utero, according to a study co-authored by a School of Education faculty member and doctoral student. The study, published in Scientific Reports, found preliminary evidence that mothers who experienced racism during pregnancy gave birth to newborns who showed changes in brain activity, particularly …
The Graduate School at UW–Madison welcomed five outstanding scholars into the university’s chapter of the Edward Alexander Bouchet Graduate Honor Society this academic year, including two PhD students from the School of Education. The Bouchet Society celebrates the legacy of Edward Alexander Bouchet, who in 1876 was the first African American to earn a PhD …
By Laurel White A new study from a School of Education faculty member sheds light on the unique challenges minority communities face while attempting to seek treatment for chronic pain conditions in the United States. The study, published in Counselling Psychology Quarterly, found individuals from racial and ethnic minority groups have to overcome steep language barriers and …
As 2024 comes to a close, we are thrilled to look back on another year of learning, achievement, and community across our No. 1-ranked School of Education. From the conclusion of Diana Hess’ nearly decade-long tenure as dean to the introduction of our new leader, Dean Marcelle Haddix, this year has given us opportunities for reflection, gratitude, and excitement …
On Sunday, Dec. 15, UW–Madison and the School of Education will be recognizing its latest group of amazing graduates with 2024 Winter Commencement celebrations. We reached out to a few of our graduating students to learn more about their time at UW–Madison, and a bit about their future plans. Hope Goldsmith, who grew up in …
The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction has announced the state’s representative to the 2025 National Teacher of the Year Program is Ana Celia Báez, a bilingual counselor at South Division High School in Milwaukee and UW–Madison alum. Báez, who earned her master’s degree from the School of Education’s Department of Counseling Psychology, is entering her …
By Laurel White Patients who cry during psychotherapy sessions and receive high-quality support from their therapists report greater improvement compared to those who don’t cry, according to a new study co-authored by a UW–Madison faculty member. The study, published in a recent issue of Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, found that crying can improve therapeutic …
UW–Madison student Phoebe Bacon, a senior pursuing a health promotion and health equity major in the School of Education, is competing in the Olympic Games this week in Paris! This is, in fact, Bacon’s second Olympics as a member of the U.S. swimming team, competing in the women’s 200-meter backstroke. She finished fifth in the …
Sarah Kopp, a UW–Madison student who is majoring in health promotion and health equity (HPHE) in the School of Education, was featured in a recent news story introducing three of the nearly 1,500 students who have been offered UW–Madison scholarships for Summer Term study. Kopp, who received the UW–Madison Undergraduate Scholarship for Summer Study, is …