Three School of Education students — Anna Bitonti, Molly Gerrish, and Heaven Williams — were recently recognized as spring 2026 “notable grads” by UW–Madison’s Office of Strategic Communication. Following are their profiles, written by Gayle Worland: An animated film on top of two majors “My time at UW–Madison was defined by expanding my relationship to …
By Laurel White Several faculty and staff from the School of Education are part of a new campus program dedicated to exploring how to engage with and respond to the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in higher education. Mark Dziedzic (Greater Madison Writing Project), Chris Kirchgasler (Department of Curriculum and Instruction), David Williamson Shaffer (Department of Educational Psychology), Peter van Kan (Department …
By Laurel White Hitting the treadmill before sitting down with your therapist may help make your therapy session more effective, according to a new National Institutes of Health (NIH)-funded study from UW–Madison researchers. The study, published in the Journal of Affective Disorders, found 30 minutes of moderate exercise before a session of cognitive behavioral therapy was …
UW–Madison’s Dorothy Farrar Edwards, associate dean for research and director of health research in the School of Education, has received the Dr. Carolyn Baum Cognitive Function in Daily Life Mentor Award from the American Occupational Therapy Foundation. Established in 2024, the award recognizes mid- to senior-level occupational therapy researchers who have demonstrated significant contributions to …
The UW–Madison School of Education offers academic excellence in areas spanning the arts, health, and education. We are a proud community of innovative leaders, creative thinkers, and fearless trailblazers. Our talented students are committed to making their college experience a meaningful journey that aligns with their interests and helps them achieve their future goals. Following …
The UW–Madison School of Education offers academic excellence in areas spanning the arts, health, and education. We are a proud community of innovative leaders, creative thinkers, and fearless trailblazers. Our talented students are committed to making their college experience a meaningful journey that aligns with their interests and helps them achieve their future goals. Following …
The UW–Madison School of Education offers academic excellence in areas spanning the arts, health, and education. We are a proud community of innovative leaders, creative thinkers, and fearless trailblazers. Our talented students are committed to making their college experience a meaningful journey that aligns with their interests and helps them achieve their future goals. Following …
The UW–Madison School of Education offers academic excellence in areas spanning the arts, health, and education. We are a proud community of innovative leaders, creative thinkers, and fearless trailblazers. Our talented students are committed to making their college experience a meaningful journey that aligns with their interests and helps them achieve their future goals. Following …
By Emily Leclerc, Waisman Science Writer At a Glance: Individuals with disabilities face significant health disparities, yet remain underrepresented in health research. There is substantial evidence that individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities are systematically excluded from health research, even when it involves a condition that disproportionately impacts them. “We can’t actually solve health disparities unless we …
The UW–Madison School of Education offers academic excellence in areas spanning the arts, health, and education. We are a proud community of innovative leaders, creative thinkers, and fearless trailblazers. Our talented students are committed to making their college experience a meaningful journey that aligns with their interests and helps them achieve their future goals. Following …