Educational Psychology Professor Robert Enright joined Wisconsin Public Radio’s “Central Time” program last week to share his expertise about the scientific study of forgiveness. Enright, who holds the Aristotelian Professorship in Forgiveness Science in the …
UW–Madison’s Enright lauded as ‘game changer’ in modern psychology
Decades of pioneering work on the vast personal and social benefits of forgiveness — from reducing individuals’ anxiety and aggression to fostering better cross-cultural communication amid political conflict — have earned UW-Madison’s Robert Enright one …
School of Education authors receive ‘best paper’ honors at learning sciences annual meeting
Two papers that were selected for awards at the recent 2022 International Society for the Learning Sciences annual meeting in Hiroshima, Japan, were written by authors from the UW–Madison School of Education. Nathan A paper by UW–Madison’s …
UW–Madison’s Vlach advisor to Hilldale Undergraduate/Faculty Research Fellowship recipients
Haley Vlach, Associate Professor in the Department of Educational Psychology, has been named an advisor recipient of the Hilldale Undergraduate/Faculty Research Fellowship for the 2022-2023 academic year for two submissions. The Hilldale Undergraduate/Faculty Research Fellowship …
Research, mentorship, innovation keep Educational Psychology program top ranked year after year
Ask UW–Madison’s Jim Wollack what makes the Department of Educational Psychology so special, and the professor of quantitative methods pauses for a moment to gather his thoughts. “I think there are quite a few factors,” says …
Matthews named School of Education’s associate dean for equity, diversity, and inclusion
Percival Matthews will be the UW–Madison School of Education’s next associate dean for equity, diversity, and inclusion, Dean Diana Hess announced following a recently completed search. Matthews has served as interim associate dean since Aug. 1, …
UW–Madison’s Vlach receives Romnes Research Fellowship
Haley Vlach, professor of educational psychology and director of the Learning, Cognition & Development Lab, has been named a recipient of the Romnes Fellowship from the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and Graduate …
UW-Madison’s Barber and Lazaroff receive Graduate Student Services Scholarship
Educational Psychology PhD students Alexandra Barber and Emma Lazaroff have been selected to receive the Graduate Student Services Scholarship award from UW-Madison’s Graduate School. The Graduate Student Service Scholarship recognizes and honors the graduate students …
School of Education recognizes 2022 Ed Psych award winners
Each spring, the School of Education recognizes some of its most outstanding individuals with Faculty and Staff Distinguished Achievement Awards. On Thursday, April 14, this year’s award winners were honored during a reception and short …
UW–Madison’s Gorney receives prestigious Harold Gulliksen Psychometric Research Fellowship
UW–Madison’s Kylie Gorney was selected to receive the Harold Gulliksen Psychometric Research Fellowship from Educational Testing Service (ETS). The fellowship is the most prestigious student award issued by ETS, and is intended to honor Harold Gulliksen, one …