University of Wisconsin–Madison

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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 …

Go London puts spotlight on work of UW-Madison’s Abdu’Allah

Go London recently featured the work of UW-Madison’s Faisal Abdu’Allah and his work in the group exhibition, “Hogarth: London Voices, London Lives,” which aims to depict the social conditions of London in 2020. Abdu’Allah’s work in the exhibition, which Go London calls the main event, features an actual haircut in a barber’s chair. An associate …

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 …

On Wisconsin magazine showcases transformative work of the CCBC

On Wisconsin magazine recently put the spotlight on the importance of multicultural children’s literature and the important work being conducted by the Cooperative Children’s Book Center. The report explains that in the year 2000, some 5,000 children’s books were published in the United States — but just 147 of them — less than 3 percent …

Spectrum News 1 spotlights UW–Madison student who dreams of teaching

Spectrum News 1 recently showcased Jessica Antonio-Gutierrez, a freshman at UW-Madison who hopes to become a teacher. Antonio-Gutierrez, a first-generation college student, comments on her experience: “I definitely think it’s a struggle because I’m figuring out certain things and I can’t really talk to my parents about it, but I think it’s pretty exciting and …

WMTV/Ch. 15 reports on newest ‘Doctor Dyslexia Dude’ book from UW–Madison’s Robinson

UW-Madison’s Shawn Robinson and his newest book were recently featured in a WMTV/Ch. 15 report headlined, “Author writes second book for children with dyslexia after learning to read at 18.” Unable to read as child, the report notes how Robinson was kicked out of high school as a sophomore. Now, as researcher, he focuses on …

CCBC leaves lasting impression on 2020 Children’s Literature Legacy Award Winner Henkes

According to a recent report from Isthmus, the School of Education’s Cooperative Children’s Book Center (CCBC) left a lasting impression on the 2020 Children’s Literature Legacy Award winner Kevin Henkes, who was once a student at UW-Madison. Henkes, who studied with the School of Education’s Art Department, took on a work-study job at the CCBC while he …

UW-Madison’s Rose named to In Business magazine’s 2020 40 Under 40 class

UW-Madison’s Kurt Rose is a member of In Business magazine’s 2020 40 Under 40 class announced on Tuesday, March 3. The annual program honors 40 of the most successful and civic-minded young professionals under the age of 40 in the Greater Madison area. Rose, who is the School of Education’s Human Resources Recruitment and Retention Specialist, will …