Trey Sprinkman ’96 is a U.S. Army veteran and serial entrepreneur with more than 30 years of experience in the private sector. As the president and co-owner of Sprinkman Real Estate and Sprinkman Design Collective, …
Consumer Behavior & Marketplace Studies
A creative leader focused on people, pets and sustainability: Meet Francesca Mahoney
How does one start to shift the pet industry as a whole into a more sustainable direction? This is the complex challenge Francesca Mahoney ‘04 considers each day. At the start of her career, Mahoney …
One-of-a-kind experience: Students revitalize iconic heritage brand through consulting project
Story by Sofia More x’26, UW–Madison student studying Community & Organizational Development. Four School of Human Ecology students had an unprecedented learning opportunity: Teaming up with Lands’ End to help revitalize its heritage brand Willis …
Internships in Vietnam become unforgettable experience
Story by Maddie Kranz x’24, UW–Madison student studying Community & Nonprofit Leadership and Art History This summer, two Human Ecology seniors traveled to Vietnam to learn about and work on product design and marketing with …
Consumer Behavior & Family Economics PhD graduate Trisha Chanda makes an impact through her research and mentorship
When Trisha Chanda arrived in Madison, Wisconsin to begin her studies as a School of Human Ecology PhD student, it was her first time in the United States. Nearly 8,000 miles away from her hometown …
Lessons from the C-Suite
Written by Sandra Knisely Barnidge (Journalism, MA’13, ’09) Photos by Andy Manis Three School of Human Ecology Retailing and Consumer Affairs in Business alumnae offer advice and inspiration to the next generation of retail entrepreneurs. …
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 …
Whelan: Madison among the happiest cities in the U.S.
Does Access to Bank Accounts as a Minor Improve Financial Capability?
This study co-authored by Professor Michael Collins and published by the Federal Reserve, shows policies that permit access to independently-owned accounts increase account ownership at age 16 through age 19, although by age 24 those …
Robb explains why Halloween spending is up
Trick or treat? Associate Professor Cliff Robb, Department of Consumer Science says it’s likely more people are planning to host or attend events this year. Another reason for higher spending is more adults without children …