University of Wisconsin–Madison

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Wang discusses her new book on STEM transfer students with Inside Higher Ed

UW-Madison’s Xueli Wang recently discussed her new book, which explores the experiences of STEM transfer students at community colleges, with Inside Higher Ed. Wang is a professor with the School of Education’s Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis. Her book, “On My Own: The Challenge and Promise of Building Equitable STEM Transfer Pathways,” follows 1,670 community college …

Louisville Courier Journal utilizes FAFSA expertise of UW-Madison’s Bruecker

In an article examining a Kentucky bill that would require all high school students to file the FAFSA, the Louisville Courier Journal utilizes the expertise of UW-Madison’s Ellie Bruecker. Bruecker, a doctoral student with the School of Education’s Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis, is a project assistant with the university’s Student Success Through Applied Research …

Ladson-Billings interviewed by Tampa Bay Times for report on Florida schools and COVID-19 response

UW-Madison’s Gloria Ladson-Billings, a professor emerita with the School of Education, was interviewed by the Tampa Bay Times for a report examining how Florida and its schools are responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. The report explains that while schools in some states have decided against online instruction, Florida schools are continuing with online courses. Some …

Inside Higher Ed publishes Thompson op-ed: ‘Advice for faculty members in a turbulent time’

UW-Madison’s Mindi Thompson wrote an op-ed that was published by Inside Higher Ed and headlined, “Advice for faculty members in a turbulent time.” Thompson is an associate professor with the School of Education’s Department of Counseling Psychology, and a coach and academic director of faculty programs at the National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity. In …

State Journal features Poler’s efforts to bring First Nations perspectives to campus

UW-Madison’s Omar Poler (Sokaogon Ojibwe) was featured in a Wisconsin State Journal report headlined, “Know Your Madisonian: Bringing Indigenous Perspective to UW Madison Campus.” Poler has spent the past decade working for UW-Madison as an outreach specialist for the Information School, supporting tribal librarians, archivists, and museum curators across Wisconsin. He also helped develop the …

Bach-Hanson appears on WPR’s ‘The Morning Show’ to discuss rural higher education

UW-Madison’s Josh Bach-Hanson appeared on Wisconsin Public Radio’s (WPR) “The Morning Show” on March 4 to discuss rural higher education in Wisconsin. Bach-Hanson is a doctoral student with the School of Education’s Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis, and is a researcher with The Student Success Through Applied Research (SSTAR) Lab. Bach-Hanson tells WPR that there …

Hillman speaks with State Journal for report examining access to higher education for rural students

The Wisconsin State Journal recently utilized the expertise of UW-Madison’s Nick Hillman and the work of two of his graduate students, Jared Colston and Josh Bach-Hanson, to examine issues related to dwindling enrollment and access to higher education for rural students at some Wisconsin campuses. Hillman is an associate professor with the School of Education’s Department …

Isthmus features UW–Madison’s Barry and her latest book, ‘Making Comics’

Isthmus published an article featuring UW-Madison’s Lynda Barry and her latest book, “Making Comics,” which is “part memoir, part self-help, and a passionate call for introspection,” reports the Madison newspaper. Barry, a professor of interdisciplinary creativity with the School of Education’s Art Department, holds the Chazen Family Distinguished Chair in Art. She is widely known for …

UW–Madison’s Feinstein speaks with E&E News about Portland’s bold new climate curriculum

UW–Madison’s Noah Feinstein is quoted in a recent report from E&E News examining efforts by public school educators in Portland, Oregon, to teach about global warming in ways that far surpasses lessons on climate models or atmospheric conditions. The report explains: “The school district is moving forward with a curriculum that will make climate justice …