University of Wisconsin–Madison

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UW–Madison leaders in research education call for stronger mentor-student relationships to boost undergraduate research, student outcomes

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By Karen Rivedal, Office of Research & Scholarship In a new commentary published in the Council on Undergraduate Research’s journal, Scholarship and Practice of Undergraduate Research, UW–Madison Interim Vice Provost for Teaching and Learning and Associate Professor of Kinesiology Janet Branchaw and Wisconsin Center for Education Research (WCER) Deputy Drector Christine Pfund make an evidence-based case for …

UW–Madison Dance Department presents Faculty Concert 2025

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The UW–Madison Dance Department will present its Faculty Concert 2025 from Nov. 20–22 in the Margaret H’Doubler Performance Space in Lathrop Hall. This year’s concert features works by faculty artists Omari Carter, Bradford Chin, Kate Corby, Li Chiao-Ping, and Chris Walker, as well as a guest work by Holly Johnston. Guest artist Holly Johnston — an award-winning performer, choreographer, …

UW–Madison alum’s public art project featured at international exhibition

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UW–Madison alumnus David B. Dahlquist, who earned a bachelor’s degree from the School of Education’s Art Department in 1980, is gaining recognition on the international stage for his public art installation, “Do Something Good For Your Neighbor,” which is featured in the 19th International Architecture Exhibition, “La Biennale di Venezia,” in Venice, Italy. The exhibition is …

Marge Engelman at 98: Looking back on a lifetime of learning, serving, and breaking barriers

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By Lisa Bauer, Division of Continuing Studies Born in rural Illinois in 1927, Marge Engelman’s parents had a traditional path planned for her: marriage, children and a life dedicated to family. But Engelman had other plans. At age 98, she reflected on the life she built that did include family, but also four degrees, a pioneering …

Local income data improves college return on investment calculations, UW–Madison report finds

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By Laurel White A college degree is more likely to be rated as economically “worth it” when local-level income data, rather than state-level data, is used to measure return on investment, according to a new report from UW–Madison researchers.  The report released today by the Student Success Through Applied Research (SSTAR) Lab builds upon existing research about the return …

University Theatre presents musical ‘Little Women’ Nov. 13–23

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By Marian Cracraft  Louisa May Alcott’s beloved coming-of-age tale takes center stage this fall as University Theatre presents “Little Women: The Broadway Musical,” running Nov. 13–23 in the Ronald E. Mitchell Theatre in Vilas Hall. Under the direction of Ann M. Shanahan, a professor in the School of Education’s Department of Theatre and Drama, the …

Study from UW–Madison’s Andreae shows how telehealth could combat diabetes in rural Wisconsin

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By Laurel White  A telehealth program that includes wellness videos and group discussions could help rural families in Wisconsin and elsewhere stave off diabetes diagnoses, according to a new study by UW–Madison researchers.  The study, published in Preventative Medicine Reports, found a telehealth pilot program that encouraged physical activity for all family members resulted in increased …

Kinesiology faculty member David Bell helps create new youth sport specialization measurement tool

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By Laurel White A School of Education faculty member recently helped develop the first validated tool to measure youth sport specialization while considering physical, motivational, and social characteristics of sport participation. Youth sport specialization is defined as “the intentional and focused participation in a single sport for a majority of the year that restricts opportunities for …

UW–Madison joins prestigious London print fair as first U.S. partner institution

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UW–Madison’s Faisal Abdu’Allah — the Chazen Family Distinguished Chair in Art and associate dean for the arts in the School of Education — is organizing a panel discussion titled “Flip it and Reverse it: Experimentation and Collaboration from the Print Studio to the Classroom” at the Woolwich Contemporary Print Fair in London, taking place Nov. 13–16.  Presented in …