University of Wisconsin–Madison

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New books from UW–Madison historian Adam Nelson uncover roots of debate over higher education for the public good

By Laurel White Should institutions of higher education receive financial support from government? Is higher education a public or a private good? How do institutions of higher education handle periods of heightened polarization? These questions have deep historical roots, according to a pair of new books from a School of Education faculty member. The two …

From student-athlete to UW-Madison’s Athletic Training program: Q-A with Riley Hertford

Do you enjoy sports and physical activity, the human body, solving problems, caring for patients, and working with people? If so, have you considered pursuing a career in athletic training? The Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT) program at UW–Madison is a 24-month program that prepares students seeking a health care career in athletic …

From student-athlete to UW–Madison’s Athletic Training program: Q-A with Isabel Lampre

Do you enjoy sports and physical activity, the human body, solving problems, caring for patients, and working with people? If so, have you considered pursuing a career in athletic training? The Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT) program at UW–Madison is a 24-month program that prepares students seeking a health care career in athletic …

UW–Madison faculty member designs costumes for Jane Austen-inspired holiday play

Costumes designed by UW–Madison faculty member Aly Amidei are featured in Buffalo Theatre Ensemble’s current production, “Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley,” which opened Nov. 16 and continues through Sunday, Dec. 17, at the McAninch Arts Center (MAC) at College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn, Illinois. The play envisions a sequel to Jane Austen’s novel,”Pride and …

UW–Madison study shows how social networks help Black women persist in STEM fields

By Laurel White Black women pursuing undergraduate degrees in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) create and rely on dynamic social networks in order to persist and overcome barriers in their education, according to a new study from UW–Madison researchers.  Only 2.5% of all STEM jobs nationwide are held by Black women, according to data …

UW–Madison’s Beth Fields to help lead national project aimed at improving research on family and friend care partners

By Laurel White A School of Education faculty member will help lead a five-year, nationwide project aimed at improving research, data, and evidence-based practices related to family and other care partners. Beth Fields, an assistant professor in the Department of Kinesiology, is one of the leaders of a project spearheaded by the National Alliance for Caregiving. …

UW–Madison alumna Testwuide is author of two new books

UW–Madison alumna and award-winning photographer and artist Julie Betts Testwuide is the author of two new books. “Signs of the Adirondacks” is a photographic documentation of the unique and creative camp and business signs captured by Testwuide on roads throughout the Adirondack Park in upstate New York. “Pals,” Testwuide’s first children’s book, is an endearing …

UW–Madison News shares, ‘A peek into how art is created’

UW–Madison News documented the Art Department’s 2023 Annual Open Studio Day in a photo gallery earlier this month. Over 50 artist studios were open to the public at this annual autumn arts celebration event, held this year on Saturday, Nov. 4. The event included opportunities to meet student artists, see their work, and get a behind-the-scenes glimpse …

Tandem Press’ annual open house and print sale returns Dec. 2

Tandem Press will be hosting its annual holiday open house and print sale on Saturday, Dec. 2, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. During the event, collaborative printers will demonstrate printmaking processes often used in the studio to create editions with world-renowned artists. Each demo will build on what was printed previously, culminating in a final …

Q-A with UW–Madison Athletic Training alum Erin Malec

Do you enjoy sports and physical activity, the human body, solving problems, caring for patients, and working with people? If so, have you considered pursuing a career in athletic training? The Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT) program at UW–Madison is a 24-month program that prepares students seeking a health care career in athletic training. To …