Human Ecology student Dawry Ruiz was honored with the esteemed Harry S. Truman Scholarship, which will allow him to continue his education and community service in a Master’s program.
School News
News about research, awards, and other noteworthy updates from the School of Human Ecology
Day of the Badger Success – Thanks to You!
You made it happen! Thank you for sharing your pride and supporting Human Ecology during #DayOfTheBadger. More than 140 people donated, collectively giving over $29,000 to our school. A special thanks to Tony Hallada (consumer …
Parental depression symptoms and internalizing mental health problems in autistic children
A new article by a School of Human Ecology research team, published in the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, examines associations between parental depression symptoms and the internalizing problems of autistic youth. Lead author …
Alum Chris Thompson returns to the School of Human Ecology to deepen design thinking skills and expand real-world impact
Chris Thompson saw the need for more human-centered design in his work as a product engineer, project manager and product manager. Then one day, nearly 20 years after graduating from the School of Human Ecology …
Thomas et al: “When She Says Daddy”: Black Fathers’ Recidivism following Reentry from Jail
In this new article by Assistant Professor Alvin Thomas, and co-authored with Jennifer Wirth (MS 2020) and Professor Julie Poehlmann-Tynan, the team reports on the results of a study highlighting the resilience of Black fathers …
Assoc Prof Litzelman co-authors new article on adult-child and spousal caregiver burden and potential contributors
Novel approaches to depression are more critical than ever: Q&A with Dr. Charles Raison
By Alison Rowe, Director of Strategic Communications Depression is the leading cause of disability around the world with more than 260 million people suffering from the condition that disproportionately affects females and people of two or …
PhD Alumna & Pharmacy Prof Eva Vivian publishes article on efficacy of African American grandmothers as peer educators in preventing Diabetes
Whelan & “Dear Pandemic” team authors new article re: lessons learned
The power of persistence: One student’s fight to educate himself and others
Photo: Sarakk Rith, courtesy of PEPY Empowering Youth Growing up in a remote village of Cambodia in a country still wracked with civil war, Sarakk Rith was determined to go to school. “My father was …