School of Education alumnus David J. O’Connor is a recipient of a 2022 Forward Award from the Wisconsin Alumni Association this past August. The Forward Award acknowledges rising stars in various fields who exemplify the Wisconsin Idea through an emphasis on service, discovery, and progress. Young alumni within 15 years of graduation who have demonstrated …
By Laurel White Decades of pioneering work on the vast personal and social benefits of forgiveness — from reducing individuals’ anxiety and aggression to fostering better cross-cultural communication amid political conflict — have earned UW-Madison’s Robert Enright one of psychology’s rarest and highest lifetime achievement awards. Enright’s scientific study of forgiveness has had a “game-changing …
By Kari Dickinson Tony Award-winning actor and UW–Madison alumnus André De Shields paid a visit to his alma mater on his “day off” on Oct. 17 to see the new exhibit that honors him at Alumni Park. De Shields, who graduated from UW–Madison in 1970 with a BA in English, has achieved an international reputation …
Even as a senior at Oconomowoc High School in Wisconsin, Dana Schneck says she already knew that she wanted to pursue a degree in computer sciences at UW–Madison. “But I’ve always enjoyed art classes,” says Schneck, who is on track to graduate in May with a BS in computer sciences. “I think it goes back …
Kelly receives national honor for teaching theatre The University Resident Theatre Association (URTA) awarded Baron Kelly with an URTA Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Training. “This honor means that I continue to stand on the shoulders of my great acting teachers, Uta Hagen, Sandy Meisner, Lloyd Richards, and Stephen Strimpell, whose generosity of spirit and …
The UW–Madison School of Education this past fall welcomed another large, talented, and diverse cohort of new faculty members to campus for the start of the 2022-23 academic year. “We’re excited to once again welcome another group of outstanding scholars who will be working in fields across the arts, health, and education,” says School of …
Faculty and staff from across UW–Madison’s School of Education are routinely quoted or make their voices heard in newspapers, magazines, and online news media outlets. Similarly, these experts are often interviewed and showcased on a range of local, national, and international podcasts, and radio and television news reports. For the latest examples, visit our in …
By Laurel White “Feeling better. Fewer medical problems. Less depressed.” Written in bold, black marker on a jumbo-sized piece of drawing paper are the reasons people — older folks, including one in her late 90s — are assembled for a workshop called “Stand Up and Move More.” The workshop, which has been held in 33 of …
By Laurel White There are roughly 400,000 people in Wisconsin who want to quit smoking — and only about 29,000 of them are likely to succeed the next time they try, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the U.S. Census Bureau. Tanya Schlam, an assistant professor in the School of Education’s Department …
In the summer of 2020, the UW–Madison School of Education launched Impact 2030 — an ambitious, donor-funded initiative that’s designed to dramatically strengthen our already highly regarded School. Now in its third year — and with the support of $44 million in gift funds — Impact 2030 is helping the School expand innovation, research, and …