Mallory VanMeeter, a PhD Human Ecology student in Civil Society & Community Research, is quoted about the formalization of host homes for LGBTQ+ youth at risk of homelessness, many of which are provided by queer adults.
Honoring the sacred places they were forced to leave behind (National Geographic; Mace)
Dakota Mace, photographer for the Center for Design and Material Culture and Helen Louise Allen Textile Collection and a Human Ecology alumna, provides words and photos sharing the stories of Diné (Navajo) people who were forced to go on “the Long Walk” in the 1860s — a 300-mile trek to exile — and of their descendants.
In the news: Human ecologists share insights to improve public understanding of key issues
At the core of Human Ecology’s work is improving the quality of life of all people. In 2023, faculty and graduate students published research findings that are enhancing our understanding of key societal issues, from …
Sparking connections: Personal Finance alum Ryan McGuire on his passion for special needs financial planning
During his studies as a Personal Finance major at the UW–Madison School of Human Ecology, Ryan McGuire ’14 was convinced he found a good fit for a career as a certified financial planner. He wasn’t …
A year in pictures: Human Ecology in 2023
Story by Maddie Kranz x’24, a UW–Madison student studying Community & Nonprofit Leadership and Art History. So much to celebrate! Human Ecology kicked off 2023 with two of our majors landing on the list of …
Holiday shopping season is a critical time for Madison-area store owners (Wisconsin State Journal; Robb)
Department Chair and Professor of Consumer Science Cliff Robb discusses the importance of the holiday shopping season for businesses big and small, especially in the face of inflation and cost of living increases.
Hunting in hot pink may be safer, but men aren’t having it (The Wall Street Journal; Sarmadi)
Professor Emeritus Majid Sarmadi is quoted about the use of “blaze pink” in hunting gear and the continuing resistance to wearing it by some male hunters. While a Design Studies professor, Sarmadi and hundreds of his students conducted research into this shade of pink, finding that it can improve hunters’ safety.
Focusing on experiences rather than things this holiday season (Channel 3000; Whelan)
Consumer Science teaching faculty member Christine Whelan describes ways people can find more fulfillment while participating in the holiday shopping season, including spending money on experiences and putting emphasis on spending time with loved ones.
Americans divided over policing in schools (ABC News Live; Fisher)
Associate Professor of Civil Society & Community Studies Ben Fisher explains his research that found that putting law enforcement in schools doesn’t seem to make students safer, and in many cases, may result in more negative outcomes, especially for Black and brown students.
Madison schools want to transform food programs (The Cap Times; Gaddis, Kerr and Human Ecology graduate students)
Associate Professor of Civil Society & Community Studies Jennifer Gaddis discusses how she, Human Development & Family Studies Assistant Professor Margaret Kerr and Human Ecology graduate students are working with the Madison Metropolitan School District to better understand emotions around school food and the choice to participate or not in school food programs.