Legendary designers Bruce Mau and Bisi Williams of Massive Change Network return to campus for documentary screening and Q&A Written by Nicole Etter It started as sparks flew around a campfire one evening last autumn. …
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Rockabetty’s is closing as some Madison salons struggle with hiring, rising rents (Wisconsin State Journal; Wong)
Professor of Consumer Science Nancy Wong discusses the pandemic’s impact on local economies, specifically on Madison hair salons. She describes how the pandemic encouraged a shift toward doing things yourself, which greatly impacted the service industry.
It’s time to talk unapologetically about fathers and their needs (The Hill and MSN; Thomas)
Assistant Professor of Human Development & Family Studies Alvin Thomas details the needs and resources that need to be made available and accessible to fathers, particularly those who are low-income, non-resident and racially marginalized.
‘It has to be an event’: Does ‘Barbenheimer’ signal a return to movie theaters? (Wisconsin Public Radio; Whelan)
Consumer Science teaching faculty member Christine Whelan is quoted about the resurging popularity of going to the movie theater, as well as the appeal and importance of taking a new look at prominent figures from history and popular culture.
Young People Deserve a Seat At The Table (The Progressive Magazine, MSN, the Wisconsin State Journal and other media outlets; Hjelm)
Civil Society & Community Research PhD candidate Linnea Hjelm discusses the importance of including and welcoming young people and teenagers into conversations about policymaking and political matters.
Getting silly with your kids is vital. Here’s how to get play into your day. (The Washington Post and other media outlets; Navsaria)
Clinical Associate Professor of Human Development & Family Studies Dipesh Navsaria is quoted about the importance of spontaneous and comedic interactions between child and parent when building crucial connections and forming lighthearted memories.
Addison Nace weaves a new understanding of global fashion
Written by Sandra K. Barnidge (Journalism ’09, MA’13) Most fashion historians focus on documenting change over time in how styles are cut from fabric, like sculptures chiseled out of stone, and a sharp pair of …
Five Human Ecology students named Class of 2023 “Notable Grads”
We are proud to see five of our Human Ecology students recognized across UW–Madison as campus “Notable Grads” for the Class of 2023. These graduating students—spanning Community & Leadership Nonprofit, Consumer Behavior & Marketplace Studies, …
Why some lawmakers want to raise the FDIC insurance limit for your savings (CNN; J. Michael Collins)
Professor J. Michael Collins explains why the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank has led some U.S. policymakers to propose increasing the insurance limit on bank deposits. Also shared by CNN International, KSL.com, the Albany Herald, WKBT, KTVZ, KMIZ, KTEN, News Channel Nebraska, and KRDO.
Three Human Ecology honorees on Wisconsin’s Most influential Native American Leaders 2023 list
Madison365 released its list of Wisconsin’s 33 Most Influential Native American Leaders for 2023 and we have three Human Ecology honorees, including PhD student Josie Lee (Civil Society & Community Research), alumna Nicole Soulier ’09 …