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Media Mentions
News clips and media mentions featuring experts from the School of Human Ecology
From Artist to Inventor: Fairbanks talks weaving & entrepreneurship on WI PBS
The story of Marianne Fairbanks weaves together a deep appreciation for the ancient art/technique of weaving with modern design and innovation and entrepreneurship. Marianne is a visual artist, designer, curator and Associate Professor of Design …
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 …
NPR Podcast “The Takeaway” Talks School Lunch with Gaddis
– Does food take on different meanings in the school setting? – What is a “good school lunch” and how it is different than a “bad” one? – Does a good school lunch have to …
Financial Aid & Forgiveness: Cliff Robb on UW-Now
Last month, President Biden announced a plan to cancel billions of dollars of student debt for as many as 43 million people nationwide. The decision sparked some controversy and many competing claims about the student …
Buy Now, Pay Later: Marketplace talks to Cliff Robb
“Just four easy payments” sounds great, right? Consumer Science Professor Dr. Cliff Robb says borrowing is quick and easy, but warns if a payment is missed, that can impact credit scores or rack up late …
Congresswoman Maxine Waters takes aim at Equifax for issuing wrong credit scores (thegrio.com; Harvey)
Dr. Melody Harvey advises what you should do if you think you were affected by the credit score glitch.
The fascinating history of baby formula (msn.com; Apple)
Dr. Rima Apple talks about the history of baby formula and examples of why some children aren’t able to breast feed. Read the full article at: https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/pregnancyparenting/the-fascinating-history-of-baby-formula/ar-AAXxoNb
It’s Better To Be Wealthy And Healthy Than Poor And Ill (wealthbriefingasia.com; Papp)
Lauren Papp discusses her findings on how finances tend to be the most common relationship stressor. Read the full article at: https://www.wealthbriefingasia.com/article.php?id=195436#.Ywf4iOzMJqs
What are Universities Teaching Future Advisors? (Financial Advisor IQ; Lepe)
Linda Lepe talks about how UW–Madison works to teach financial psychology and behavioral economics in consumer finance and financial planning. Read the full article at: https://www.financialadvisoriq.com/c/3703874/475584/what_universities_teaching_future_advisors?referrer_module=issueHeadline&module_order=3