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Mentored by UW education faculty, underrepresented students exhibit research

August 2, 2013

Students from UW–Madison’s Summer Education Research Program (SERP) presented their research during a poster session in the Education Building’s Morgridge Commons on Tuesday afternoon.

Riding High: Course makes biking accessible to children with disabilities

July 24, 2013

Tim Gattenby is a glass-is-half-full type of guy who brings his own brand of upbeat energy and perspective to his post as coordinator of adaptive fitness and personal training with UW–Madison's Department of Kinesiology.

Sensory friendly dining event breaks down barriers

May 16, 2013

For many families, the occasional evening out for dinner at a restaurant is an enjoyable treat. But for parents who care for children with autism, the notion of eating out can be panic inducing.

Sale to help kick off Tandem Press’ move to on-campus facility

April 24, 2013

Rumors of Tandem Press being forced from its longtime home on the near east side of Madison are nothing new.

Students seek opportunity, employers looking to hire

January 29, 2013

UW-Madison Career Services units will host the Spring Career and Internship Fair on Monday Feb. 4, which will bring more than 180 organizations to campus.

Games+Learning+Society joins the Wisconsin Institute for Discovery

December 18, 2012

In a loftlike upper level of the purple building on the corner of University Avenue and Randall Street, people dart in and out of cubicles with NERF guns, forgetting deadlines and deliverables to wage playful battles for an hour or two with their colleagues and celebrate new office space.

Madison students create book trailers for film festival

July 31, 2012

As part of the Read On Wisconsin program, students from Madison's Whitehorse Middle School have dedicated their summer vacation to reading and discussing books for grades six through eight.

Educational games to train middle schoolers’ attention, empathy

May 21, 2012

Two years ago, at a meeting on science and education, Richard Davidson challenged video game manufacturers to develop games that emphasize kindness and compassion instead of violence and aggression.

School of Education partners with Stockholm University

May 15, 2012

Graduate students in the University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Education have a new opportunity to bring a global perspective into their work as they seek to tackle some of the toughest issues in education.

Jordan’s skills embrace education, art

May 8, 2012

Many recognize undergraduate advisor Jerry Jordan’s enthusiasm as a recruitment and retention specialist for the School of Education. But fewer know of his prospects as a professional portrait artist.

Dance Department students present “Les Muses” April 26-28

April 18, 2012

Dance students at the University of Wisconsin–Madison will perform "Les Muses," a student concert featuring contemporary dance works by six emerging student choreographers and an original piece by New York artist in residence Pamela Pietro on April 26-28 at 8 p.m.

Conference examines future of public higher education

March 14, 2012

Public higher education has come under increasing scrutiny in the past year. Facing the paradox of being expected to produce an ever-more educated workforce for the 21st century with plummeting government support, public universities are struggling to adapt with the times.

Assessing innovative intervention for children with cerebral palsy

March 14, 2012

Five-year-old Lauren's cerebral palsy used to make eating meals an ordeal, going to bed a challenge, and crawling an impossibility.

Dancer and choreographer will present artist talk and dance workshop

March 9, 2012

Dancer and choreographer Sally Gross will give an artist talk and lead a dance workshop in advance of her fall 2012 Arts Residency at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.

UW-Madison explores creation of College of the Arts

February 16, 2012

For the first time in several decades, the University of Wisconsin–Madison is considering the addition of a new college, the College of the Arts.

Public database tracks legislative voting behavior

February 9, 2012

Several years ago, events in the state capitol left Jacob Stampen wondering about the health of Wisconsin’s political system.

Spring semester alive with arts events

February 3, 2012

The spring semester will be bursting with arts events across the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus during the university's Year of the Wisconsin Idea.