During Day of the Badger on March 28–29, 2023, more than 160 people donated to the School of Human Ecology, collectively raising more than $60,000. These numbers are even higher than last year’s and help …
Colleen Schmit
Q&A with Jacob Hauenstein, Personal Finance Student
Jacob Hauenstein is a fourth-year undergraduate student studying Personal Finance-Financial Planning. As an outstanding student, he’s earned a national scholarship from Envestnet for his senior year at UW–Madison. Upon graduating in May, he will work …
Reflections from Dean’s Advisory Board Chair Bridget Coffing ’76
The Dean’s Advisory Board is a key partner to Dean Soyeon Shim as the School of Human Ecology continues to be a catalyst for change. Board members look at the trends shaping the world and …
Students connect with retail professionals in New York City
Why did 40 students travel to New York City in January? To learn first-hand about the retailing landscape and connect with alumni of Human Ecology’s outstanding program. The Student Retail Association’s trip allowed students to participate …
A year in pictures: Human Ecology in 2022
In 2022, the School of Human Ecology had multiple historic firsts: The Elizabeth Holloway Schar Deanship was the first endowed deanship at UW–Madison named exclusively in honor of a woman Carolee Dodge Francis became the …
Tao and Jasper look at power dynamics and stakeholder effects in the legislative process of philanthropy lawmaking in China
How did the engagement of various stakeholders affect the legislative process resulting in the Charity Law of the People’s Republic of China? This article—published in China: An International Journal by PhD student Talia Ye Tao …
Litzelman examines caregivers’ experiences and finds policy opportunities
Kristin Litzelman, Associate Professor of Human Development & Family Studies, studied the positive and negatives of caregiving for older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic. In this article published in Public Policy & Aging Report, Litzelman …
Dodge Francis identifies impacts of coping with COVID-19 on women of color in the US
This study—co-authored by Carolee Dodge Francis, Ecology of Human Well-Being Professor—was conducted to identify processes of coping with COVID-19 and determine their impact on emotional well-being for women of color in the United States. A …
Career Advisor Hannah Hatlan-Atwell speaks on Morgridge Center podcast
As a Career Advisor, Hannah Hatlan-Atwell helps students “in using this experience of being in college to launch into the future.” In this podcast with the Morgridge Center for Public Service, she talks about her …
Human Ecology welcomes new faculty members
The School of Human Ecology is thrilled to welcome five outstanding scholars joining our faculty this fall. They are strengthening our teaching and research in the areas of consumer science, civil society & community studies, …