Three professors from the School of Education are among just 32 UW–Madison faculty members who have been honored with fellowships from the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research for 2025-26.

John Hitchcock and Adam Nelson were chosen to receive WARF Named Professorships, and Fred Stonehouse was selected for a Kellett Mid-Career Award. The distinctions acknowledge a track record of excellence in research and provide several years of dedicated funding to continue producing impactful work.

“At the University of Wisconsin–Madison, our researchers push the boundaries of discovery with unwavering curiosity and impact — these awards are not just recognitions, but reflections of their tireless pursuit of knowledge that shapes our world,” says Dorota Brzezinska, vice chancellor for research, in a story released by the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research.

“This year’s awardees have demonstrated a commitment to the Wisconsin Idea and are inspiring future generations of researchers.”

John Hitchcock

John Hitchcock (enrolled member of the Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma and Comanche), the Truman Lowe Professor of Art, earned his BFA from Cameron University in 1990 and his MFA from Texas Tech University in 1997. He joined the UW–Madison Art Department in 2001. His creative research combines music, spoken word, painting, installation, and printmaking, and it has been exhibited in renowned museums worldwide. His artworks contribute to the dialogue surrounding Indigenous cultural, social, and political identities, utilizing Indigenous abstraction and storytelling in art that resonates globally.