Many students at the University of Wisconsin–Madison aren’t aware of the state’s full Indigenous history, nor the history of the university’s founding and early years. With the help of a recently-awarded major grant from the …
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Human Ecology MS ’22 graduates share capstone projects
From environmental education to board member development, the spring 2021 graduates of SoHE’s applied master’s degree in human ecology address important community opportunities with their final projects.
Student Ambassador receives SmithGroup J.E.D.I. scholarship
Congratulations to Student Ambassador Lauryn Cameron (Interior Architecture) who was selected to receive the SmithGroup Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (J.E.D.I.) scholarship, which is awarded to only five outstanding students nationwide. This honor also includes …
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 …
Statement from the School of Human Ecology, University of Wisconsin–Madison
We are deeply concerned about allegations that a community member with whom we have partnered misrepresented their identity and engaged in disingenuous actions. There is a long and painful history of erasure and cultural appropriation …
A year in pictures: Human Ecology in 2022
In 2022, the School of Human Ecology had multiple historic firsts: The Elizabeth Holloway Schar Deanship was the first endowed deanship at UW–Madison named exclusively in honor of a woman Carolee Dodge Francis became the …
Two December grads lead by example
Winter 2022 Commencement will be extra special this year for two students in the School of Human Ecology, each with a remarkable story of determination and compassion who overcome significant obstacles to improve both themselves …
Research Insights: Economic hardships for divorced mothers in Wisconsin
UW–Madison School of Human Ecology PhD student Trisha Chanda’s research was recently published in the Journal of Family and Economic Issues. Chanda’s article, “Economic Wellbeing and Labor Supply Patterns of Subsequently Divorcing Mothers in Wisconsin” …
Campus First: Carolee Dodge Francis is first Native woman to chair a department at the University of Wisconsin–Madison
Carolee Dodge Francis, EdD, Ecology of Human Well-Being Professor, grew up on the Menominee reservation in Northeastern Wisconsin. A member of the Oneida Nation, she was the first person in her immediate family to complete …
Partnership benefits Native children and families and provides a memorable learning experience for students
Every year, Dipesh Navsaria, MPH, MSLIS, MD, spends a couple of days at the St. Croix Chippewa’s Tribal Health Center in Northwest Wisconsin serving their youngest children and their families. He brings a team of …