University of Wisconsin–Madison

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In podcast, UW–Madison’s Velliquette speaks on ‘presence and permanence’ in paper sculpting

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UW–Madison faculty member Michael Velliquette appeared recently on the Level Up Artists podcast for an episode that is titled, “Presence and Permanence with Michael Velliquette.” In the episode, Velliquette, an artist and paper sculptor, talks about discovering paper as a complex creative medium, exploring where present and permanence intersect, pursuing opportunities that are genuine to the work, and nurturing …

Bestselling author James Patterson gives shoutout to Teacher Pledge on WPR’s ‘The Morning Show’

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Novelist and writer James Patterson gave a shoutout to the UW–Madison School of Education Wisconsin Teacher Pledge recently while a guest on Wisconsin Public Radio’s “The Morning Show.” Patterson, the world’s bestselling author, appeared on the show to discuss his newest book, “The Secret Lives of Booksellers and Librarians: True Stories of the Magic of Reading,” …

Spectrum News 1 highlights UW–Madison study on education-related child care during pandemic

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A Spectrum News 1 story recently highlighted School of Education research that shed light on gender disparities in education-related child care responsibilities during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. The study was co-authored by Ran Liu, an assistant professor in the Department of Educational Policy Studies, and Educational Policy Studies doctoral student Siyun Gan. …

UW–Madison’s Robert Enright offers forgiveness science expertise on BBC podcast

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School of Education faculty member Robert Enright recently appeared on the BBC Radio 4 podcast “Sideways” to discuss the science of forgiveness.  Enright, who holds the Aristotelian Professorship in Forgiveness Science in the School of Education’s Department of Educational Psychology, joined the podcast for a recent episode about the complicated dynamics of a grudge between …

Alumna argues for movement in schools in Tedx Talk

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UW–Madison alumna Martha James, who earned her BS from the School of Education’s Physical Education Teacher Education program in 1993, has shared a TEDx Talk that is titled, “For Brilliance’s Sake, Let the Children Move!” In the talk, delivered at TEDxUStreetWomen, James illuminates movement as a powerful solution for addressing many of the challenges facing …

On Wisconsin spotlights alumna’s ‘eye for Indigenous art’

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On Wisconsin spotlighted the work of UW–Madison alumna Patricia Marroquin Norby in the Winter 2024 issue of the award-winning alumni magazine. The feature, headlined “An Eye for Indigenous Art,” shares how Norby is bringing together Indigenous art and perspectives and amplifying often unheard voices as the inaugural associate curator of Native American art at the Metropolitan …

UW–Madison School of Education Wisconsin Teacher Pledge highlighted in Channel 3000 news story

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A recent television news story about aspiring teachers featured a mention of the UW–Madison School of Education Wisconsin Teacher Pledge. The story, which ran on Madison’s Channel 3000, highlighted the experience of high school students in Waunakee who hope to become teachers. Last year, the students established a group called the Waunakee Future Educators Club.  …

UW–Madison’s Nathan speaks with WKOW on impact of AI in college applications

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UW–Madison’s Mitchell Nathan offered his expertise to Madison’s WKOW/Ch. 27 last month, sharing his thoughts on the influence of artificial intelligence (AI) in college admissions. Nathan is the ​​Vilas Distinguished Achievement Professor in Learning Sciences in the School of Education’s Department of Educational Psychology. “This tool is likely to be very useful for young people …

UW–Madison’s Halverson interviews Madison-born actor Bradley Whitford for podcast

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The second season of UW–Madison faculty member Erica Halverson’s podcast, “Art Educators Save the World,” has concluded with an episode featuring three-time Emmy Award-winning actor Bradley Whitford — who got his start in acting while a student at Madison East High School.  Halverson, a professor with the School of Education’s Department of Curriculum and Instruction, …