University of Wisconsin–Madison

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UW–Madison’s Henry honored by Morehouse College

UW–Madison’s Kevin Lawrence Henry Jr., associate professor in the School of Education’s Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis, has been selected for induction into the Martin Luther King, Jr. Collegium of Scholars at Morehouse College. The Collegium of Scholars is “comprised of academics and scholars … who are committed to research, writing, teaching, and …

UW–Madison’s Niec helps introduce evidence-based parent–child therapy in Spain

A School of Education faculty member recently helped launch Spain’s first national training program in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) — an evidence-based, live-coaching intervention that strengthens relationships between young children and their caregivers. Larissa Niec, a professor in the Department of Counseling Psychology and president of PCIT International, is a PCIT International Global Trainer and has published extensively …

Finding joy and confidence in writing with new ‘Whoopensocker’ collection

By Tawny Morrison, PBS Wisconsin Education PBS Wisconsin Education, in partnership with the University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Education, recently launched Whoopensocker, a new educational resource collection for upper elementary learners that provides an on-ramp to writing through group games and scaffolded lessons. Whoopensocker was first developed as a six-week teaching artist residency by Erica Halverson, a …

Study from UW–Madison’s Williams outlines challenges for Black women during STEM internships

By Laurel White Black women pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields often face unique challenges during professional experiences that are meant to complement their education, according to a new study led by a UW–Madison researcher. The study, published in The Review of Higher Education, examined the experiences of 24 Black women who …

UW–Madison team honored for course in multi-institution project advancing inclusive teaching for nation’s STEM faculty

By Karen Rivedal, Office of Research and Scholarship University of Wisconsin–Madison researcher Don Gillian-Daniel led a team that was nationally recognized this summer for creating a path-breaking online course credited with advancing inclusive teaching practices for some 5,000 faculty members in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields across the country. The course was offered for …

UW–Madison doctoral student selected for equity and inclusion fellowship

UW–Madison’s Sky Duke, a PhD student in the School of Education’s Department of Educational Policy Studies, has been selected as a 2025 Equity and Inclusion Graduate Student Fellow by the Association for Public Policy Analysis and Management (APPAM). The fellowship supports graduate students, young professionals, and undergraduates from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds by providing resources to …

UW–Madison’s Qin receives funding to seek community-driven solutions for mental health challenges in Wisconsin Asian communities

By Laurel White A School of Education faculty member recently received funding to investigate how some Asian communities in Wisconsin address mental illness among youth.  Sang Qin, an assistant professor in the Department of Rehabilitation Psychology and Special Education, is examining how Wisconsin Hmong and Chinese communities are prepared to address mental health disparities among young …

Tandem Press to host ‘art party’ celebrating Derrick Adams

UW–Madison’s Tandem Press is hosting a special happy hour celebrating the art of Derrick Adams on Thursday, Oct. 9, from 4–7 p.m., at Lola’s Hi/Lo Lounge. The event will feature a program at 6 p.m., when Adams will join Faisal Abdu’Allah, UW–Madison printmaking professor, associate dean of the arts, and the Chazen Family Distinguished Chair in …

UW–Madison’s Hernandez named Media Fellow with Scholar Strategy Network

UW–Madison’s Anthony Hernandez, a teaching faculty member in the School of Education’s Department of Educational Policy Studies, has been selected as a Media Fellow with the Scholar Strategy Network (SSN). This competitive year-long fellowship equips a small cohort of scholars with training and mentorship to effectively share their research with wider public audiences through print, …

UW–Madison’s Burt receives prestigious alumni award from Indiana University

By Laurel White A School of Education faculty member has been chosen to receive the most prestigious alumni award bestowed by Indiana University’s Neal-Marshall Alumni Club.  Brian Burt, a professor in the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis and director of Wisconsin’s Equity and Inclusion Laboratory (Wei LAB) in the Wisconsin Center for Education Research, will receive …