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Alumni & Friends
The School of Human Ecology’s over 17,000 alumni can be found all over the world improving the lives of others. Human Ecology Badgers work in fields that contribute $65B to Wisconsin’s economy, $3T to the nation’s economy. Support the School of Human EcologyCareer Advising School of Human Ecology graduates have access to career advising services…
Alumni & Friends
The School of Human Ecology’s over 17,000 alumni can be found all over the world improving the lives of others. Human Ecology Badgers work in fields that contribute $65B to Wisconsin’s economy, $3T to the nation’s economy. Support the School of Human EcologyCareer Advising School of Human Ecology graduates have access to career advising services…
Alumni & Friends
The School of Human Ecology’s over 17,000 alumni can be found all over the world improving the lives of others. Human Ecology Badgers work in fields that contribute $65B to Wisconsin’s economy, $3T to the nation’s economy. Support the School of Human EcologyCareer Advising School of Human Ecology graduates have access to career advising services…
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Four faculty members promoted in 2026
Human ecologists who recently received promotions will return to campus this fall with added distinction. Jennifer Gaddis, Kristin Litzelman and David J. Pate Jr. have been promoted to professor. Yiwei Zhang has received tenure and …
Pay attention to the woman behind the curtain: Meet Sofia More ’26, School of Human Ecology’s student assistant
Have you ever wondered who is behind bringing student experience stories to life at the School of Human Ecology? Or who is posting on the social media accounts? As my time at the school draws …
Researcher Spotlights: Geoffrey Brown on how early childhood experiences can shape our lives
Researcher Spotlights are Q&As that shine a light on School of Human Ecology faculty members’ unique scholarship and research interests. Geoffrey Brown is the Mary Sue and Mike Shannon Chair for Thriving Children and Families …
More than a ballot: UW–Madison students design a welcoming first-time voting experience
Students in a new University of Wisconsin–Madison civic design course are helping reimagine the experience of first-time voters, from start to finish, to feel more like a celebration. Guided by Design Studies Assistant Professor Esther …
Experts say early relationships are key to thriving kids — and lifelong health
What is “early relational health”? It’s a relatively new term for a long-held concept: Relationships are the biological foundation of child development, and when those bonds are healthy and stable, they create the best conditions …
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Sue BrunsSenior Chief of Staff | Senior Advisor
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Deb HerfelDean's Executive Assistant
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Cody LoewAssociate Dean for Finance and Administration
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Annette McDanielSenior Associate Dean for Undergraduate Education and Innovation | Director of Organizational Learning
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Lauren M. PappAssociate Dean for Research | Dorothy A. O’Brien Chair in Human Ecology | Professor of Human Development & Family Studies
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Soyeon ShimElizabeth Holloway Schar Dean, School of Human Ecology | Ted Kellner Bascom Professor, Consumer Science
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Nancy WongKohl's Chair in Retail Innovation | Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs and Graduate Program | Professor of Consumer Science
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Linda ZwickerAssociate Dean of Advancement & Communications | Director of Special Projects
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