Tag: UW-Madison English Department

Where Badgers Go to Talk Books

A guide to UW-Madison’s student book clubs and the conversations they foster. And why these groups matter more than you might think.

Kudos: Winter 2025 Edition

Celebrate the milestones and moments that kept our English community warm this winter break as we ease into a new semester.

Monthly Kudos: November 2025 Edition

November brought stories of recognition, resonance, and renewed horizons. From hall-of-fame inductions to global literary conversations, our English community continues to lead with creativity, insight, and impact across disciplines and platforms.

ESL’s Afghan Tutoring Project Advances Global Education and TESOL Training

UW–Madison students are connecting with Afghan women through a unique tutoring program that blends language learning, resilience, and global impact.

Celebrating Octavia Ikard, Madison’s Youth Poet Laureate

Meet Madison’s new Youth Poet Laureate. Creative writing undergrad Octavia Ikard writes about Black women, community stories, and the rhythm of everyday life.

An Afternoon of Papermaking with Holding History

Holding History hosted Papermaking on Library Mall where students, employees, campus visitors, and community members came together to learn the craft of making paper by hand. The event offered a chance to connect, create, and share an in‑person experience.

Flamingos in Folklore and Literature – The history of Madison’s home bird in the human mind

They’ve symbolized rebirth, surrealism, and jealousy. What do flamingos mean to Madison today?

Monthly Kudos: September 2025 Edition

September brought stories of impact, imagination, and collaboration. Our English community continues to inspire with fresh publications, impactful teaching, and public recognition.

Caroline Gottschalk Helps Lead New Curriculum on Indigenous Land Dispossession

English professor Caroline Gottschalk helps lead a new curriculum confronting the legacy of Indigenous land dispossession in Wisconsin.

Two English Department Scholars Named 2025–2026 Morgridge Fellows

Meet the English Department’s newest Morgridge Fellows and explore how their work bridges campus and community.