Three School of Education students recognized as spring 2026 ‘notable grads’
Three School of Education students — Anna Bitonti, Molly Gerrish, and Heaven Williams — were recently recognized as spring 2026 “notable grads” by UW–Madison’s Office of Strategic Communication. Following are their profiles, written by Gayle Worland: An animated film...
UW–Madison MFA artists recognized at Wisconsin Artists Biennial
Works by UW–Madison MFA candidates Fatemeh Fani and Swan Ferraro were recognized at the Wisconsin Artists Biennial, which took place Feb. 7–April 19 at the Museum of Wisconsin Art (MOWA). Fani received the Lee Weiss Award, which recognizes a first-time exhibitor, for...
Through Her Lens: The Creative Journey of Lexia Frank
You studied Fine Art at UW–Madison [BS-Art ’07] before building a photography career around the country. What first sparked your interest? My late father was an *incredibly* talented hobbyist photographer, and one of my fondest memories was him teaching me to...
Artist Christie Tirado explores culture, migration and labor in ‘Cosechando Historias’ exhibit by Maria Peralta-Arellano
Migration can define generations. Moving to a new place forces families to change as they choose what to pass forward, and what to leave behind in the name of adapting to their new surroundings. Artist Christie Tirado’s life is defined by migration. Her parents...