University of Wisconsin–Madison

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UW–Madison’s Conrad releases second edition of ‘Cultivating Inquiry-Driven Learners’

UW–Madison’s Clifton Conrad has released a second edition of the book he wrote with Laura Dunek, “Cultivating Inquiry-Driven Learners: The Purpose of a College Education for the Twenty-First Century.” Conrad is a Vilas Distinguished Achievement Professor and professor of higher education in the School of Education’s Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis. From the description of the …

Department of Kinesiology’s doctoral program ranked No. 8 in nation

UW–Madison’s doctoral program in kinesiology is ranked eighth in the nation according to the latest review and evaluation by the National Academy of Kinesiology (NAK). The No. 8 ranking in the NAK 2020 Review and Evaluation of Doctoral Programs in Kinesiology marks a significant jump from the most recent program ratings released by NAK in 2015, when UW-Madison’s …

Hernandez to interview Excelencia in Education CEO Santiago for Nov. 11 webinar

UW–Madison’s Anthony Hernandez is interviewing Excelencia in Education CEO and co-founder Deborah Santiago about Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs) for an upcoming webinar, on Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. (Central time). Hernandez is a doctoral student in the School of Education’s Department of Educational Policy Studies, and a project assistant for the Center for Research on College to Workforce Transitions …

Bal, Bird Bear to speak at Nov. 9 seminar: ‘Decolonizing agency: Future-making with indigenous communities’

UW–Madison’s Aydin Bal and Aaron Bird Bear are participating in a seminar that is titled, “Decolonizing agency: Future-making with indigenous communities,” on Monday, Nov. 9, from 9 to 11 a.m. (Central time). Bal is a professor in the School of Education’s Department of Rehabilitation Psychology and Special Education, while Bird Bear is UW–Madison’s director of tribal relations and the former …

Latinx Affinity Committee to host ‘Día de los Muertos’ movie screening on Nov. 6

The School of Education’s Latinx Affinity Committee is hosting a “Día de los Muertos” movie screening night on Friday, Nov. 6, via Zoom. The schedule for the event is as follows: Those interested in attending should RSVP by Thursday, Nov. 5, to receive further information, including the Zoom link to participate. If you have questions, please contact Brianna …

RPSE faculty awarded $16.7 million grant for center supporting employment for people with disabilities

Several UW–Madison faculty members from the School of Education’s Department of Rehabilitation Psychology and Special Education (RPSE) have been awarded a $16.7 million grant from the Rehabilitation Services Administration to support the creation of a new technical assistance center that will work to reduce barriers to employment for people with disabilities. The center, which will be called …

UW–Madison’s King, Lang co-author article about Hashkafa teacher leader project

UW–Madison’s Bruce King and Laura Lang are co-authors of a new article published in the Journal of Research in International Education that is titled, “Teacher Leadership Development: Building Bridges not Borders between Israeli Jewish and Palestinian Educators.” King is an emeritus faculty associate with the School of Education’s Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis (ELPA), and …

Campus welcomes, celebrates new and newly promoted faculty of color

Each fall, UW–Madison welcomes and celebrates new and recently promoted faculty of color at a reception hosted by the Office of the Deputy Vice Chancellor for Diversity and Inclusion and the Office of the Secretary of the Faculty. This year’s virtual event recognized nearly 85 new faculty and 36 faculty promoted to associate professor or …

$500,000 award will fund pioneering, mobile intervention for depression

The School of Education’s Simon Goldberg, along with his colleagues at UW–Madison’s Center for Healthy Minds, have received a $500,000 award from the Hope for Depression Research Foundation to develop a highly scalable, mobile health intervention to support treatment for depression. Goldberg is an assistant professor with the School’s Department of Counseling Psychology, as well as a core faculty member …

Art Department faculty and staff featured in Chazen’s virtual gallery talks

Several faculty and staff with the School of Education’s Art Department have been among the speakers in the Chazen Museum of Art’s virtual gallery talk series. The Chazen is hosting the lectures live and then archiving them on the museum’s Facebook page under the title, “Our Kind of Happy Hour.” Check out the following links to School of Education faculty …