University of Wisconsin–Madison

Category: School News

WIDA welcomes Jenni Torres as new executive director

By WIDA Communications WIDA, housed in the Wisconsin Center for Education Research (WCER) in the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s School of Education, announced the appointment of Jenni Torres as its new executive director. Torres will lead WIDA into the next era of innovation and educator support, following the remarkable two-decade tenure of Tim Boals, WIDA’s founding …

Learning Analytics Q&A: Program setting up Karissa Ebert for real-world success and growth as a future leader

Are you looking to make an impact in education using data? The Master of Science in Educational Psychology – Learning Analytics program at UW–Madison is a fully online and skills-based degree designed for working professionals. Offered through the nation’s No. 1-ranked Department of Educational Psychology, the program is led by world-class faculty who give students …

Tandem Press’ annual open house and print sale returns Nov. 23

Tandem Press will be hosting its annual holiday open house and print sale on Saturday, Nov. 23, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. During the event, Tandem Press’ collaborative printers will demonstrate a variety of printmaking processes commonly used in the studio to create editions with world-renowned artists. Each demonstration will highlight a different technique, …

Learning Analytics Q&A: Carleigh Young passionate about pushing the boundaries of improving higher education

Are you looking to make an impact in education using data? The Master of Science in Educational Psychology – Learning Analytics program at UW–Madison is a fully online and skills-based degree designed for working professionals. Offered through the nation’s No. 1-ranked Department of Educational Psychology, the program is led by world-class faculty who give students …

Learning Analytics Q&A: Kate Brand learning to leverage data to strengthen and improve education systems

Are you looking to make an impact in education using data? The Master of Science in Educational Psychology – Learning Analytics program at UW–Madison is a fully online and skills-based degree designed for working professionals. Offered through the nation’s No. 1-ranked Department of Educational Psychology, the program is led by world-class faculty who give students …

Q-A with visiting Fulbright TEA participant: Dan Chita, from Romania

Earlier this academic year, 23 educators from 13 countries joined the UW–Madison School of Education community as part of the Fulbright Teaching Excellence and Achievement (Fulbright TEA) program. The visiting teachers arrived from countries across Eastern Europe and Central Asia on Sept. 11 and stayed through most of October.  The Fulbright TEA participants attended academic …

Q-A with visiting Fulbright TEA participant: Maja Videnovik from North Macedonia

Earlier this academic year, 23 educators from 13 countries joined the UW–Madison School of Education community as part of the Fulbright Teaching Excellence and Achievement (Fulbright TEA) program. The visiting teachers arrived from countries across Eastern Europe and Central Asia on Sept. 11 and stayed through most of October.  The Fulbright TEA participants attended academic …

Q-A with visiting Fulbright TEA participant: Shalala Mammadli, from Azerbaijan

Earlier this academic year, 23 educators from 13 countries joined the UW–Madison School of Education community as part of the Fulbright Teaching Excellence and Achievement (Fulbright TEA) program. The visiting teachers arrived from countries across Eastern Europe and Central Asia on Sept. 11 and stayed through most of October.  The Fulbright TEA participants attended academic …

Learning Analytics Q&A: Matthew Boutilier values knowing ‘what’ is happening from a learning perspective — and understanding the ‘why’

Are you looking to make an impact in education using data? The Master of Science in Educational Psychology – Learning Analytics program at UW–Madison is a fully online and skills-based degree designed for working professionals. Offered through the nation’s No. 1-ranked Department of Educational Psychology, the program is led by world-class faculty who give students …

University Theatre brings Austen’s ‘Pride and Prejudice’ to the stage in fresh adaptation

By Kari Dickinson Jane Austen’s beloved novel will come to life in a sparkling new adaptation in University Theatre’s upcoming production of “Pride and Prejudice,” opening Thursday, Nov. 7 with performances through Nov. 17. Adapted by UW–Madison faculty members Aly Renee Amidei and Ann M. Shanahan, the production features a cast of 27 UW–Madison students …