University of Wisconsin–Madison

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UW–Madison’s Stamm weighs brain risks for youth in sports on WPR’s ‘Central Time’

UW–Madison’s Julie Stamm went on Wisconsin Public Radio’s “Central Time” recently to talk about to talk about the risk of brain injuries for youth playing sports. Stamm, a clinical assistant professor in the School of Education’s Department of Kinesiology and the author of “The Brain on Youth Sports: The Science, the Myths, and the Future,” …

In Q&A, School of Education alumnus discusses new leadership role at DoIT

UW–Madison’s Division of Information Technology (DoIT) recently spotlighted Dominic Ledesma, the inaugural assistant vice provost for culture, climate, and engagement — and a School of Education alumnus — in a Q&A on their website news page. Ledesma, who earned his PhD from the School of Education’s Department of Leadership and Policy Analysis in 2021, leads …

Several Wisconsin media outlets report on smoking study led by UW–Madison’s Tanya Schlam

Several media outlets across Wisconsin recently reported on a UW–Madison study that found people who fail to quit smoking should immediately try again. The multi-year study, led by Department of Kinesiology assistant professor Tanya Schlam, was published in the journal Addiction. It found people who immediately try again to quit smoking after a failed attempt …

Madison Magazine spotlights two from School of Education in ‘a day in the life’ feature

A recent Madison Magazine feature, “A day in the life of five Madison creatives,” spotlighted two individuals with ties to the UW–Madison School of Education. AJ Juarez, who teaches hip hop in the School of Education’s Dance Department and is also the owner of Barrio Dance in Madison, talked about his morning and evening routines, …

Diverse Issues names UW–Madison alumna as 2024 Emerging Scholar

UW–Madison alumna Mary Dueñas was named one of 15 top Emerging Scholars “who represent the future of the academy” by Diverse Issues magazine. Dueñas earned her master’s degree in counseling from the School of Education’s Department of Counseling Psychology, and in 2021 she graduated with a PhD from the School of Education’s Department of Educational …

UW–Madison’s Jill Barnes offers tips for trainees in The Physiologist Magazine

School of Education faculty member Jill Barnes recently offered insight on how students and early-career researchers can find the right lab environment and develop critical career skills in a Q&A published in The Physiologist Magazine.  Barnes is an associate professor in the Department of Kinesiology. In the article, she weighs in on things to assess …

UW–Madison’s Nick Hillman speaks with Wisconsin Public Radio about ‘equity-based’ higher education funding

School of Education faculty member Nick Hillman recently joined Wisconsin Public Radio’s “Central Time” to share new research about government funding for higher education in America.  Hillman is a professor in the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis and director of the Student Success Through Applied Research (SSTAR) Lab. In the “Central TIme” segment, …

UW–Madison’s Hora speaks with Inside Higher Ed about college students’ career prep

Inside Higher Ed asked UW–Madison’s Matthew Hora to weigh in on the results of their “Student Voices” survey, which provides insights on college students’ career plans, who is influencing them, and how well colleges are preparing them to achieve their goals. Hora is an associate professor of adult and higher education with the Division of …

UW–Madison’s Wilkerson appears on PBS NewsHour to discuss shortage of special educators in schools

UW–Madison’s Kimber Wilkerson was interviewed for a recent PBS NewsHour report that is titled, “What’s driving a special education teacher shortage and how schools are responding.” Wilkerson is the associate dean for teacher education and a professor of special education in the School of Education’s Department of Rehabilitation Psychology and Special Education. Her research focuses …

WCER’s Bell interviewed by Wisconsin State Journal on standards-based grading system

The Wisconsin State Journal utilized the expertise of UW–Madison’s Courtney Bell in a recent article about Madison East High School’s new “standards-based” grading system. Bell is the director of the Wisconsin Center for Education Research (WCER) and a professor of learning sciences in the School of Education’s Department of Educational Psychology. She is currently engaged …