University of Wisconsin–Madison

Category: School News

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 …

For these siblings, UW’s new tribal initiative is a financial boost, hopeful sign

By Doug Erickson, UW–Madison Office of Strategic Communication In middle school, people often mistook Gavin and Mason White Eagle for twins — teachers sometimes had a hard time telling them apart. These days, it’s a little easier. Mason, younger by 14 months, outgrew his brother in high school and is now a couple inches taller. …

Learning Analytics Q&A: Mamta Shah evaluating and enhancing digital learning

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 …

Go Big Read author reflects on disability, kindness, independence

By Sophia Ross, UW–Madison Office of Strategic Communication It was a simple, everyday interaction, but it was significant to Rebekah Taussig. The author couldn’t reach the paper towels she needed from her wheelchair, and a woman nearby spoke up: “They didn’t put these paper towels where you can reach them. Want me to grab one …

UW–Madison alum honored as ‘Man of Excellence’ by Madison365

UW–Madison alum Sam Coleman was recently honored with a 365 Leadership Community Choice Award by Madison365 in the category of Man of Excellence. More than 4,100 people voted in the sixth annual 365 Leadership Community Choice Awards, which recognize leaders nominated by members of communities from across the state. Coleman, who is currently the assistant …

Burt receives Warrior Award from International Colloquium on Black Males in Education

School of Education faculty member Brian Burt has been honored by the International Colloquium on Black Males in Education with its Warrior Award, an international distinction given to individuals who have provided longstanding service, commitment, and leadership focused on challenges impacting Black males in education. Burt, a professor in the School of Education’s Department of …