As we welcome 2023, we wanted to look back and share photos that highlight some of the special moments that took place across our School in 2022. What an amazing year it was! Below are some special moments to remember from across the School of Education, winnowed from the many hundreds of photos our photographers …
The UW–Madison School of Education Wisconsin Teacher Pledge was identified as a “good news standout” in Up North News’ list of the best moments in Wisconsin education in 2022. The publication writes: “Teacher shortages had been rising for a decade before the pandemic pushed many schools past their breaking point. Wisconsin’s were no exception, but …
UW–Madison senior Maya Topin arrived on campus in the fall of 2019 as a dance major who already had her eye on a future career in health care. “I’m really passionate about working with athletes and active populations, and helping people stay involved in the sports and activities they really enjoy,” says Topin. “So I …
Due to changing national accreditation standards and an anticipated growth in demand for athletic trainers in the coming years, UW–Madison’s Athletic Training program has successfully transitioned to the master’s degree level and is up and running with two program cohorts. The Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT) program — which was approved by the …
Shining a light on their work in the classroom, an outstanding 124 student-athletes from UW–Madison’s fall sports teams were named to the 2022-23 Academic All-Big Ten Team, as announced by the Big Ten earlier this month. Of these, 20 are students pursuing degrees in the School of Education. The Big Ten Conference recognized a total …
Beth Larson, an associate professor of occupational therapy with the School of Education’s Department of Kinesiology, was recently interviewed for a podcast titled, “A Little Easier.” Episode 5 of this “podcast for stressed parents” focuses on how emotions flow within families. Larson’s research on parental well-being and 30 years of clinical experience is utilized here …
CNN asked UW–Madison’s Julie Stamm to share her expertise on concussions for a report on Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa’s Sept. 29 head injury — and an investigation that followed that has resulted in updates to the National Football League’s concussion protocol. Tagovailoa has revealed that he was unconscious after being thrown to the ground, …
By Laurel White Albert had 55 pairs of sunglasses – a pair to match every conceivable outfit. He had style, and his classmates at Marshall High School loved him for it. He also loved to dance, to show off his skills in track and field, and the Milwaukee Bucks. “He was my pride and joy,” said …
A story on the UW Health website shares the remarkable recovery of UW–Madison School of Education student Connor Keith from a devastating fall in Jan. 2022. It began with a night out with friends. While walking home to his apartment, Keith fell about 12 feet from a wall behind a building on campus, landing on his head. …
Did you know you can tune in to hear a UW–Madison School of Education faculty member to help earn your $150 Well Wisconsin program incentive? The School of Education’s Julie Stamm, a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Kinesiology, is featured in an episode of Well Wisconsin Radio, titled “The Brain and Youth Sport,” hosted by Morgan …