University of Wisconsin–Madison

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UW–Madison’s Chen shares process of making book art on Wisconsin Public Radio

UW–Madison’s Julie Chen, a professor of book art in the School of Education’s Art Department, was recently featured on Wisconsin Public Radio’s “Wisconsin Today” program in a segment titled, “When Books Become Art.” In the segment, Chen, an internationally recognized book artist and founder of Flying Fish Press, offers a close up look at how …

UW–Madison’s Karumbaiah featured on Bloomberg’s ‘Wall Street Week’

UW–Madison’s Shamya Karumbaiah, an assistant professor in the School of Education’s Department of Educational Psychology, was recently featured on Bloomberg’s “Wall Street Week” in a segment titled, “Can AI Replace Teachers?” The program, which aired on Oct. 12, examined how artificial intelligence is being used in classrooms across the country to help teachers tailor instruction …

CCBC gets shoutout as ‘local gem’ in Madison365 story on new MMSD reading app

UW–Madison’s Cooperative Children’s Book Center (CCBC) was recently featured in a Madison365 article about the Madison Metropolitan School District’s (MMSD) new reading initiative and mobile app, “Mad for Reading.” The article, headlined “‘Mad for Reading’ app supports and celebrates MMSD students’ reading,” highlights how the new app is designed to engage students and families across …

PBS Wisconsin spotlights Department of Theatre and Drama’s role in arts career summer program

UW–Madison’s Department of Theatre and Drama was recently featured on PBS Wisconsin’s “Wisconsin Life” program for its involvement in the Arts Career Exploration Spotlight (ACES) program, a summer initiative designed to introduce high school students to careers in the arts. The ACES program, based at Madison’s Overture Center, offers hands-on experiences at arts organizations across southern Wisconsin. …

UW–Madison’s Hudnall shares the process behind her wooden sculptures in On Wisconsin

UW–Madison’s Katie Hudnall, associate professor in the School of Education’s Art Department, is featured in the fall 2025 issue of On Wisconsin magazine. The article, headlined “From Trash Can to Treasure,” spotlights Hudnall’s distinctive practice of creating sculptural furniture pieces from found wood. Her work often resembles utilitarian objects like boxes or furniture but functions …

UW–Madison’s Odle discusses benefits of direct admission on PBS Wisconsin

UW–Madison’s Taylor Odle, an assistant professor in the School of Education’s Department of Educational Policy Studies, was recently featured on PBS Wisconsin’s “Here & Now” program to discuss his research on direct admission programs and their role in boosting student enrollment in college. Direct admission is a college access initiative that offers students automatic admission …

On Wisconsin spotlights Dean Haddix’s community-driven leadership

Marcelle Haddix, dean of the UW–Madison School of Education, is featured in the fall 2025 issue of On Wisconsin magazine. In a Q&A titled, “Finding Creative Solutions in Community,” Haddix describes community engagement as her anchor: “Everything that we do, every decision that we make, should be done in community,” she says. While inheriting the nation’s …

UW–Madison alum designs T-shirt for Milwaukee Brewers

UW–Madison alumna Emily Balsley, who graduated in 2001 with a degree in graphic design from the School of Education’s Art Department, was one of four Wisconsin artists selected to create a design for the Milwaukee Brewers’ new “T-shirt Tuesdays” promotion this season.  Balsley’s illustration, which highlights the fan experience at American Family Field, was featured …

UW–Madison’s Hernandez discusses impact of HSI grant cuts in El Paso Matters

UW–Madison’s Anthony Hernandez, a faculty member in the School of Education’s Department of Educational Policy Studies, was featured in El Paso Matters discussing the potential impact of federal cuts to grant programs for Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) and how campuses are responding. Hernandez spent part of his summer visiting institutions with large Latino student populations, where leaders described …