Stephanie Phillips ’12 and her team at the deconstruction and circular economy program for the City of San Antonio have diverted more than 500 tons of reusable construction materials from landfills. An alumna of the …
Experiential learning
Turning a connection into a career: Meet Michelle Shaji ’25
Some say that it’s not what you know, it’s who you know — but what if it’s actually both? That’s how Personal Finance alum Michelle Shaji ’25 was able to launch her career with a …
Luxury brand consultants: Students use coursework to propose innovative market plan
Story by Kaitlynn Steinman and Sofia More x’26, UW–Madison student studying Community Organization and Development Develop a brand pitch and go-to-market plan for a luxury brand. That was the opportunity presented to four Human Ecology …
Learning by experience: Students embrace opportunities to practice their profession and jumpstart their careers
Story by Kaitlynn Steinman and Sofia More x’26, UW–Madison student studying Community Organization and Development School of Human Ecology students aren’t bound to only learn in the classroom. Through experience-based learning opportunities outside of Nancy …
Co-Create: Students gain career insights while furthering the Wisconsin Idea
Audrey Treptow x‘25 has always had a passion for public service. After her experience with Co-Create, a community-led research, evaluation and facilitation initiative, she has a clear path to a rewarding career. Treptow began her …