University of Wisconsin–Madison

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Ladson-Billing speaks with WORT-FM’s ‘The 8 O’Clock Buzz’ about critical race theory, how it’s misrepresented

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UW–Madison’s Gloria Ladson-Billings was featured recently on WORT-FM’s “The 8 O’Clock Buzz” morning show to discuss her perspective on critical race theory, and how it’s often misrepresented. Ladson-Billings is a professor emerita in the School of Education’s Department of Curriculum and Instruction and is president of the National Academy of Education. The WORT-FM webpage previewing Ladson-Billings’ appearance explains …

Former UW System President Reilly writes ‘A Wake-Up Call’ in defense of the liberal arts

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Former UW System President Kevin Reilly is the author of an article published in the September/October 2021 issue of Trusteeship magazine that is titled, “A Wake-Up Call.” Reilly holds an appointment as a Regent Professor with the School of Education’s Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis. He also is a senior fellow at the Association …

Work by UW–Madison’s Diamond, Posey-Maddox highlighted in New York Times

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An opinion piece from the New York Times’ Jay Caspian Kang makes note of important work from UW–Madison’s John Diamond and Linn Posey-Maddox focused on the changing terrain of the suburbs and their schools. Diamond is the Kellner Family Distinguished Chair in Urban Education and a professor in the School of Education’s Department of Educational Leadership …

Daily Mail features stroke research by study team including UW–Madison’s Farrar Edwards

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Research by a study team including UW–Madison’s Dorothy Farrar Edwards was featured in a recent Daily Mail article that is headlined, “Stroke victims recover best if rehab starts 2-3 MONTHS after the event.” The study results were released on Monday, Sept. 20, in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS). Farrar Edwards is one of …

State Journal highlights U.S. Secretary of Education’s visit to UW–Madison

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The Wisconsin State Journal featured U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona’s recent visit to the UW–Madison campus on Monday, Sept. 20, as part of his “Return to School Road Trip.” At UW–Madison Cardona’s focus was on public service, the article explains. One stop he made was at the Memorial Union Terrace to talk with students …

On Wisconsin magazine features ‘storybook romance’ of UW–Madison alums Dronzek, Henkes

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The life and work of UW–Madison alumni Laura Dronzek and Kevin Henkes was featured recently in the Wisconsin Alumni Association’s On Wisconsin magazine. The article, titled “A Storybook Romance,” describes how Dronzek and Henkes — who both earned degrees from the School of Education’s Art Department — met at UW–Madison, married, and now “make magic together in children’s …

Jackson talks with Wall Street Journal about widening college gap for men

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The Wall Street Journal utilized the expertise of UW–Madison’s Jerlando Jackson for an article that is titled, “A Generation of American Men Give Up on College: ‘I Just Feel Lost.’” Jackson holds UW–Madison’s Rupple-Bascom Professorship in the School of Education’s Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis. He is also chair of the Department of Educational …

UW–Madison’s Hillman is co-author of proposal to increase college access, accountability

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UW–Madison’s Nick Hillman is a co-author of an op-ed published in Inside Higher Ed that is titled, “A College Completion Program for Both Sides of the Aisle.” Hillman is an associate professor with the School of Education’s Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis, and the director of the Student Success through Applied Research (SSTAR) lab. He crafted …

UW–Madison’s Stoddard, Hess suggest new approach to teaching about 9/11

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How do you teach about 9/11 to schoolchildren who weren’t even born when the attacks happened? As we approach the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on Sep. 11, 2001, teachers across the country are — as they do every year — figuring out how to commemorate the anniversary for today’s schoolchildren who have no …

A look inside historic Lathrop Hall, home of the Dance Department

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How many times have you passed Lathrop Hall, an early-20th century Renaissance Revival architectural gem overlooking University Avenue, and never given a thought to what goes on inside? Join UW–Madison Dance Professor Chris Walker, who was recently appointed director of the Division of the Arts, as he leads a video tour of this campus asset for UW–Madison News. …