UW–Madison’s Michael Velliquette, an assistant professor in the School of Education’s Art Department, is featured in the Summer 2025 issue of On Wisconsin magazine. The article, headlined “Paper Magic,” traces Velliquette’s artistic journey and creative process, spotlighting his use of everyday materials — including paper, scissors, rulers, and glue — to create immersive, room-sized installations, vivid …
In our data-driven economy, math is everywhere. This is the premise of “Counted Out,” a compelling new documentary now screening across the country. The film includes insights from Erika Bullock, an associate professor of mathematics education in UW–Madison’s School of Education. A faculty member in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Bullock is one of several …
A recent article in the Wisconsin State Journal highlights an unexpected and inspiring collaboration between UW–Madison’s Faisal Abdu’Allah — the Chazen Family Distinguished Chair in Art and associate dean of the arts in the School of Education — and Kamari McGee, a former player on UW–Madison’s men’s basketball team. Their connection began in 2022 after …
UW–Madison’s Beth Fields, an associate professor in the School of Education’s Department of Kinesiology, was recently featured on a Badger Talks podcast alongside Jolie Hope, executive director of the Three Gaits Therapeutic Horsemanship Center in Stoughton, Wisconsin. The two discussed Riding in the Moment — a community-based program using horse interaction to improve the quality …
UW–Madison MFA graduate Mariah Moneda is featured in a Madison365 article spotlighting her recent thesis exhibition, “Magmula Sa Lupa” (“From the Earth” in Tagalog), which explored themes of survival, memory, and belonging through interdisciplinary work grounded in Filipino cultural traditions. Moneda, who completed her MFA in studio art in May, describes her path to the …
UW–Madison’s Nick Hillman, a professor in the School of Education’s Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis, was recently quoted in Time magazine about the return of federal student loan collections. The article, headlined “What to Know About ‘Involuntary Collections’ If You’re a Student Loan Borrower,” discusses the U.S. Department of Education’s plan to resume …
UW–Madison’s Dance Department is the subject of a new feature in the Wisconsin Alumni Association’s Badger Insider magazine, which traces the department’s 99-year history and ongoing national influence. The article, titled “Dance Lines,” explores how the department — founded in 1926 by Margaret H’Doubler — became the first academic dance program at a U.S. university. …
UW–Madison’s Katie Hudnall, who leads the woodworking and furniture program in the School of Education’s Art Department, was recently featured on WPR’s “Wisconsin Today” program in a story exploring her artistic and teaching practices. In the interview, Hudnall discussed her approach to woodworking, her experience as an educator, and the ways she encourages students to …
UW–Madison’s Matthew T. Hora, a professor of adult and higher education in the Division of Continuing Studies and with the School of Education’s Department of Educational Policy Studies, recently spoke with the Chronicle of Higher Education about skills and what they mean in the current conversation about higher education. In the interview, Hora discussed limitations …
UW–Madison’s Jeremy Stoddard recently shared his insights on civics education in an article in Madison’s Isthmus newspaper. The article highlights a proposed bill in the Wisconsin legislature that would require high school students to take half a credit of civics instruction as part of their three-credit social studies requirement. There is currently no requirement for …