University of Wisconsin–Madison

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UW–Madison’s Conrad and Dryer interviewed for WalletHub

UW–Madison’s Clifton Conrad and Gerald Dryer were recently interviewed for WalletHub’s “2023’s Most Educated States in America.” Conrad is a Vilas Distinguished Achievement Professor in the School of Education’s Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis (ELPA). His research is focused on both undergraduate and graduate education, with his primary emphasis on advancing student learning and …

UW–Madison alum featured in Q&A in Daily Jefferson County Union

UW–Madison alumnus Charles Urness, who is the superintendent of the School District of Jefferson, was featured in a Q&A with the Daily Jefferson County Union. Urness earned a master of science in educational administration from the School of Education in 2001, and a PhD in educational leadership and policy analysis in 2012.  In the Q&A, …

On Wisconsin features Velliquette’s art of ‘sculpting with paper’

Michael Velliquette’s art has been featured in collections and galleries around the world.  Recently, his work was highlighted in a story in On Wisconsin, headlined “Sculpting with Paper.”  Velliquette is an assistant professor of foundations in the School of Education’s Art Department, and received his MA (1999) and MFA (2000) from UW–Madison. On Wisconsin writes, “His technique …

Doctoral student featured in Q&A with Wisconsin Alumni Association

UW–Madison’s John Baron, a doctoral student in School of Education’s Department of Kinesiology, is studying the long- and short-term effects of exercise on the human body. Recently, he discussed his study of exercise physiology as well as his experience as a strongman, personal trainer, and mental health advocate in a Q&A with the Wisconsin Alumni …

WAA spotlights UW–Madison student using horses, mobile apps to help children with autism develop motor skills

The Wisconsin Alumni Association (WAA) spotlighted the work of UW–Madison’s Benazir Meera, a Conway Adapted Fitness Fellow and PhD candidate in the School of Education’s Department of Kinesiology, who is using her experience as an athlete and expertise in adapted fitness interventions to create opportunities for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to find freedom, confidence, …

Artist, UW–Madison alumna featured in Wisconsin State Journal

Artist and UW–Madison alumna Mary Gill was featured recently in a story in the Wisconsin State Journal. Gill earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in art education from the School of Education’s Art Department, as well as a PhD from the School of Education’s Department of Curriculum and Instruction. She is now the owner of Mary …

UW–Madison’s Hillman offers guide to issues at stake in Supreme Court hearing

UW–Madison’s Nicholas Hillman is the author of an op-ed that was published in Inside Higher Ed titled, “A Viewer’s Guide to Today’s Supreme Court Hearing,” which provides detailed analysis of the challenges to President Biden’s debt-cancellation plan that the Supreme Court heard on Feb. 28. Hillman is a professor in the School of Education’s Department of …

UW–Madison’s Bullock speaks with NPR about new AP African American Studies course option

UW–Madison’s Erika Bullock, an associate professor in the School of Education’s Department of Curriculum and Instruction, spoke to NPR about the new AP African American Studies course, just a few days before the College Board introduced its official framework on Feb. 1.  Golda Meir High School, in downtown Milwaukee, is one of few schools across …

UW–Madison’s Saldaña continues as host of monthly podcast

In this month’s episode of NEPC Talks Education, UW–Madison’s Christopher Saldaña discusses the role of school boards in K-12 educational policymaking with Carrie Sampson, a professor of educational leadership and innovation at Arizona State University. Saldaña, an assistant professor in the School of Education’s Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis, is the host of this …

UW–Madison’s Game Jam a success, featured in Daily Cardinal

Earlier this month, UW–Madison’s Game Lab, housed in the School of Education’s Department of Curriculum and Instruction, hosted a 2023 Global Game Jam (GGJ) event where participants developed three new video games.  The event, which took place over a 48-hour period, allowed gamers from around the world to compete against each other to create video …