By Kari Dickinson When acclaimed Ho-Chunk sculptor Truman Lowe passed away in 2019, he left behind more than a body of internationally celebrated artwork. As a longtime faculty member in School of Education’s Art Department, he was also a dedicated educator and respected mentor who helped shape generations of emerging artists. Now that legacy continues …
UW–Madison alum Carrie Coon, who earned her MFA in acting from the School of Education’s Department of Theatre and Drama in 2006, has earned her third Primetime Emmy nomination. Coon was nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for her role as Laurie in Season 3 of “The White Lotus.” Coon is one …
By the School of Education’s Office of Research & Scholarship Communications In a groundbreaking project that could reshape the national college admissions landscape, the state of Tennessee launched TN Direct Admissions last week, a pilot program offering automatic college admission and personalized financial aid estimates to approximately 41,000 high school seniors. At the heart of this …
By Laurel White When Chris Hodge had COVID-19, her symptoms were mostly indistinguishable from the asthma she deals with on a regular basis. For her, the aftermath of the illness has been more challenging. She finds herself to be a little more forgetful. Sometimes, she walks into rooms and her purpose slips away. She pauses …
UW–Madison doctoral student Tony DelaRosa, who is pursuing his doctorate in the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis (ELPA), was recently featured on the “Future Ancestors” podcast. The episode spotlights DelaRosa’s personal and professional journey — from growing up in Ohio to becoming a national voice in education, racial equity, and ethnic studies advocacy. …
By WCER Communications The Wisconsin Center for Education Research (WCER) in the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s School of Education is pleased to announce the appointment of Rob Hubal as the new director of the SimLab, effective July 28. Hubal brings more than two decades of experience in simulation systems, with a focus on high-stakes training environments. A cognitive …
By Laurel White A School of Education faculty member recently partnered with the government of American Samoa to improve how the territory provides job training for individuals with disabilities. The intensive, on-site training for counselors in the territory’s Office of Vocational Rehabilitation was part of the ongoing work of the Vocational Rehabilitation Technical Assistance Center for Quality …
UW–Madison graduate student Chaeyeon Kim received the award for Best Doctoral Colloquium Paper at the 11th International Conference of the Immersive Learning Research Network (iLRN) in June. Kim’s paper, “A Comparison of Teachers and Students in Categorizing and Representing Geometric Conjectures using AR Simulations,” investigates how high school geometry teachers and students use augmented reality (AR) to explore …
By Kari Dickinson Opening this week, University Theatre’s summer production of “Dance Nation” invites audiences into the electrifying world of competitive dance — where glitter, ambition, and adolescent angst collide. Written by Pulitzer Prize finalist Clare Barron, “Dance Nation” follows a team of pre-teen dancers from “somewhere in America” as they aim to claw their way …
UW–Madison alumnus Michael S. Brophy has been named the eighth president of Hudson Valley Community College (HVCC) in Troy, New York. The State University of New York Board of Trustees approved his appointment on June 3, with Brophy set to begin his new role on Aug. 1. Brophy brings more than 35 years of experience …