University of Wisconsin–Madison

Category: Department of Educational Policy Studies

UW–Madison’s Hernandez discusses financial challenges facing HSIs with Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

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The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel utilized the expertise of UW–Madison’s Anthony Hernandez in a recent article reporting on the financial struggles and uncertain future facing Milwaukee’s Alverno College. Alverno, Wisconsin’s first federally-designated Hispanic-serving institution, is confronting a $9 million deficit for the fiscal year and has declared a financial emergency. The article notes that becoming a …

Experts from UW–Madison can share insights as students head back to school

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As parents, students, and teachers prepare for the upcoming 2024-25 academic year, experts from UW–Madison’s School of Education are ready to share their thoughts with members of the media on a range of school and education-related topics. Supporting Black males in STEM education As Black men continue to be underrepresented in science, technology, engineering, and …

School of Education welcomes 10 new faculty members to campus

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The UW–Madison School of Education is bringing another talented and diverse cohort of new faculty members to campus this year! To welcome these newest members of our community — and to reconnect with colleagues and celebrate the start of the upcoming 2024-25 academic year — the School is hosting its annual Welcome Back Bash event …

From student mental health to great coaching, UW–Madison education experts can share back-to-school insights

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As parents, students, and educators prepare for the 2025-26 academic year, experts from UW–Madison’s No. 1 ranked School of Education are ready to share their insights on some of the biggest issues facing education with members of the media. Supporting student mental health  Katie Eklund is co-director of the School Mental Health Collaborative, a center …

Student scholars share their work at Summer Education Research Poster Symposium

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On Wednesday, July 31, 10 student scholars took part in the 22nd annual Summer Education Research Poster Symposium hosted by the UW–Madison School of Education’s Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. These student scholars had been conducting research alongside faculty mentors as a part of the 10-week Summer Education Research Program (SERP). The students, who came …

Study from UW–Madison’s Hora finds industry experience isn’t necessary for teaching workplace skills

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By Laurel White Making sure faculty are trained in the latest industry-based cultural knowledge is better than prioritizing hires of faculty with industry experience, according to a new journal article from a School of Education faculty member.  The article appeared in a recent issue of Innovative Higher Education and was co-authored by Matthew Hora, a …

Three School of Education faculty honored with campuswide WARF professorship, Romnes fellowship research honors

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By Laurel White Three faculty from the School of Education have been honored with prestigious campuswide research awards from the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research. David Kaplan, Emily Arthur, and Andy Garbacz are among just 32 faculty from across campus who were chosen to receive a 2024-2025 WARF Named Professorship or H.I. Romnes …

Four with School of Education ties named in Madison365’s list of influential Asian Americans

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Nineteen UW–Madison community members were recognized in Madison365’s annual list of “Wisconsin’s Most Influential Asian American Leaders” for 2024, including four who are current and former UW–Madison School of Education students and employees. Madison365, a nonprofit online news publication, has published annual power lists recognizing Wisconsin leaders from different racial and ethnic groups since 2015. …

Seven from School of Education are named Morgridge Fellows

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Seven individuals with ties to the UW–Madison School of Education have been named to the 2024-25 cohort of Morgridge Fellows. They are: The fellows were selected through a juried process to participate in the year-long learning community designed to further institutionalize and support Community-Engaged Scholarship. Community-Engaged Scholarship is defined as: teaching, research, and scholarly activities …

Two projects with School of Education ties win Wisconsin Idea Fellowships

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Two outstanding undergraduate projects with ties to the UW–Madison School of Education are among five that have been awarded Wisconsin Idea Fellowships this year. Wisconsin Idea Fellowships (WIF) are awarded annually to UW–Madison undergraduate projects working to address issues identified by local or global communities. Fellowships, which provide both financial and logistical support, are awarded …