University of Wisconsin–Madison

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UW–Madison School of Education launches two-year initiative to advance Indigenous education

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The UW–Madison School of Education has launched a two-year initiative this fall to strengthen Indigenous education across its programs, with a particular emphasis on teacher preparation. The Advancing Indigenous Education Strategic Initiative is designed to help the School meet the requirements of Wisconsin Act 31, while deepening engagement with the First Nations of Wisconsin and expanding understanding of …

Eight from School of Education selected as ICTR Pathway Program scholars

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Eight individuals from the UW–Madison School of Education have been selected as 2025-26 Pathway Program scholars through the Institute for Clinical and Translational Research (ICTR). Established in 2022 and funded by the Wisconsin Partnership Program, the Pathway Program supports the mentorship and professional development of scholars engaged in clinical and translational research at various stages of …

UW–Madison school psychology faculty partner with state to launch online training

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A team of faculty in the School of Education’s Department of Educational Psychology recently partnered with the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) to develop free online training modules for school psychologists, school counselors, and school social workers.  Faculty from the school psychology program — Clinical Professor Kristy Kelly, Assistant Clinical Professor Elizabeth Hagermoser-Bayley, and …

UW–Madison research could shed light on early indicators of brain aging

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By Laurel White A new UW–Madison research project aims to shed light on how age and biological sex may affect blood flow control in the brain and how differences in brain blood flow regulation may be early indicators of health conditions such as dementia. The project, led by Andy Zhou, a postdoctoral fellow in the Department …

UW–Madison’s DelaRosa speaks at Wisconsin State Capitol for Filipino American History Month

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A doctoral candidate in the School of Education was recently invited to speak at the state Capitol in recognition of Filipino American History Month.  Tony DelaRosa, a doctoral candidate in the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis, was invited by state Rep. Angelito Tenorio, Wisconsin’s first Filipino American legislator, to speak at an October …

Field Day blends art and science to create new learning games for Wisconsin classrooms

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By Karen Rivedal, Office of Research & Scholarship Ann Marsh has heard the question before. The UW–Madison teaching assistant and PhD candidate in entomology said people ask her “all the time” why, out of all the living things on Earth, she chose to study insects. “And I always tell everybody, ‘If you could see what I …

UW–Madison alumna featured in Badger Insider

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UW–Madison alumna Susan Solie Patterson — who earned her bachelor’s degree in 1979 and her MFA in 1982 — is featured in the latest issue of Badger Insider, where she reflects on her journey from UW art student and All-American swimmer to best-selling author and advocate for literacy. In a Q&A, Solie Patterson also shares several …

Faculty member’s new dance-film installation lets audiences ‘feel’ the action

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By Kari Dickinson Audiences don’t just watch Omari Carter’s latest dance-film installation — they feel it. In “Our Vibes: A Vibrotactile Screendance Installation,” viewers step onto a 12-by-12-foot vibrating platform where they can sit, stand, or even lie down. As the film unfolds on a large screen flanked by two speakers, they physically experience the rhythms …

Educators learn, lead, and innovate at WIDA Annual Conference

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By Hannah Haynes, WIDA The 2025 WIDA Annual Conference — held Oct. 27-30 — was a celebration of innovation, learning, and connection among educators dedicated to multilingual learners. This year’s theme, “Igniting Innovation for Multilingual Learners,” came to life across keynotes, sessions, and conversations that reaffirmed a shared commitment to collaboration, learning, and imagination in …

New UW–Madison study to examine how exercise could support psychotherapy

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By Laurel White  A new UW–Madison study aims to better understand how exercise or calm environments could support psychotherapy in bolstering mental health.  The three-year study funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) will test whether 30 minutes of exercise immediately before a session of cognitive behavioral therapy leads to better engagement with the therapy …