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 …
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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 …
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 …
A matchmaker of strategic partnerships: Meet Laura Hensen
Laura Hensen at the annual UW E-Business Consortium conference. Photo by Clint Thayer of Focal Flame Photo & Video. Laura Hensen ‘12 is a proud Wisconsin Badger through and through. The Business Administration in Marketing …
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 …
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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. …
Jerry O’Brien: Leading across generations
Ever feel frustrated trying to get through to employees from different generations? Jerry O’Brien, Executive Director of the Kohl’s Center for Retailing joins Joe Kiedinger, host of the popular podcast “The Dignity Dialogue” to talk …