University of Wisconsin–Madison

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UW–Madison MFA student discusses art of printmaking on Wisconsin Public Radio

UW–Madison student Christie Tirado, an MFA candidate in the School of Education’s Art Department, recently appeared on Wisconsin Public Radio’s “Wisconsin Today” program to discuss printmaking and her artwork, which highlights the identities and experiences of migrant laborers from Mexico. Tirado, who specializes in block printing, said her motivation is to tell stories that often …

UW–Madison’s Hora weighs ethics of unpaid internships in Learning Well article

UW–Madison’s Matthew T. Hora, an associate professor of adult and higher education with the Division of Continuing Studies and the School of Education’s Department of Educational Policy Studies, was recently quoted in a Learning Well article examining the debate over unpaid internships. In the article, Hora, who has conducted extensive research on the topic, addressed …

Lee and former student discuss art of making glass on ‘Arts Educators Save the World’ podcast

UW–Madison’s Erica Halverson started off the new year with a new episode of her podcast, “Arts Educators Save the World,” speaking with Aaron Bossen, a glass artist and PhD student in materials science engineering at Penn State University, along with his mentor, Helen Lee, the director of the UW–Madison Glass Lab. Halverson, a professor in …

UW–Madison’s Odle highlights direct admissions as education development on the rise

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education utilized the expertise of UW–Madison’s Taylor Odle in its recent “Year in Review” article reflecting on trends across higher education in 2024. Odle, an assistant professor in the School of Education’s Department of Educational Policy Studies, spoke about streamlining pathways between high school and college as a positive development this …

Boston College highlights alum Marcelle Haddix’s path from Lynch School scholar to UW–Madison dean

The Lynch School of Education and Human Development at Boston College featured UW–Madison School of Education Dean Marcelle Haddix in an article spotlighting Lynch alumni who are “making an impact” as deans. Haddix was highlighted along with Afra Hersi, who has served as dean of the school of education at Loyola University of Maryland since 2021. In …

Los Angeles Times spotlights provocative ‘Strut’ exhibition by UW–Madison’s West

The Los Angeles Times recently spotlighted an “audacious installation” by UW–Madison’s Christina A. West at the American Museum of Ceramic Art in Pomona, California. West, an associate professor in the School of Education’s Art Department, is known for her explorations of the human form in provocative ways, notes the article. Her installation, called “Strut,” includes …

UW–Madison’s Eklund offers advice on supporting children following a crisis event

In the wake of the devastating shooting earlier this week at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, UW–Madison’s Katie Eklund went on local radio station 89.9 WORT-FM to share some strategies for supporting kids following events like these. Eklund, an associate professor in the School of Education’s Department of Educational Psychology and the director of the School Mental …

UW–Madison emerita Ladson-Billings featured in ‘Forging Firsts’ series from UW Athletics

UW–Madison’s Gloria Ladson-Billings, professor emerita in the School of Education, was recently featured in UW Athletics’ “Forging Firsts” series, where she shares a first-person account of her life and career.  The series shares the stories of individuals who have accomplished remarkable achievements in their journeys. Each story talks about when they became the “first” whether …

UW–Madison’s McQuillan weighs in on Watertown schools’ new rules for transgender students

UW–Madison’s Mollie McQuillan, an assistant professor in the School of Education’s Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis, recently shared insights on PBS Wisconsin regarding the Watertown Unified School District’s adoption of a more restrictive “Gender Support Plan” impacting transgender students.  The controversial policy, approved by the school board on Nov. 18, requires students to …

UW–Madison faculty discuss Wisconsin school funding on PBS Wisconsin and WORT-FM

UW–Madison faculty members Christopher Saldaña and Julie Underwood shared their expertise on school funding issues during recent interviews on PBS Wisconsin and Madison’s 89.9 WORT-FM. In a segment for WORT-FM titled, “How Did We Get Here: School Budgets and Referendums,” Saldaña, an assistant professor in the School of Education’s Department of Educational Leadership and Policy …