arts and humanities
Rising stars embrace creativity at Summer Arts Clinic
An aspiring actor at Auburn High School in Rockford, Illinois, junior Alexander Powell is used to displaying confidence on the stage. But when it came…
Summer Arts Clinic invites students to get creative
Three Summer Arts Clinic instructors share what they’re most excited about teaching in this new summer program from Badger Precollege.
Summer programs back on campus!
It was so exciting to have students ages 5–18 back at UW–Madison this summer for Badger Precollege and campus youth programs! Check out some of the action in this photo essay.
Precollege students can cultivate creativity in these summer arts classes
Five arts instructors share what they’re looking forward to teaching precollege students this summer — from music production and composition to photography and creative writing.
Odyssey Project graduates, supporters celebrate determination in a challenging year
Students, staff and community came together to recognize the 18th graduating class of UW–Madison’s award-winning program.
UW–Madison’s Kelly named to College of Fellows of the American Theatre
Congratulations to Professor Baron Kelly, joining the prestigious College of Fellows of the American Theatre in the honorary society’s next incoming class.
Music theory expert Jamie Henke receives UW System’s Underkofler teaching award
Henke, a distinguished faculty associate in Continuing Studies and the Mead Witter School of Music, brings a learn-by-doing approach to classes such as Create Your Own Music.
Odyssey Project, Badger Ready help local dad resume dream of earning a bachelor’s degree
Two UW–Madison programs—the Odyssey Project and Badger Ready—have helped a local dad discover his potential and resume his journey to a bachelor’s degree.
Brava magazine names the Odyssey Project’s Colleen Johnson a ‘Woman to Watch’
As director of development and community partnerships for the University of Wisconsin–Madison Odyssey Project, Johnson leads fundraising efforts for a program that has helped more than 500 disadvantaged individuals make strides toward their educational goals.