Photo by Elizabeth Buergler When Roxanne Etta ’14, MS’16, PhD’22 and Elizabeth Horgan MS’18, PhD’22 saw an email from a Good Morning America producer in their inbox, they thought it was a joke. The two …
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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 …
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 …
If you were sitting on a plane: Q&A with alum Connor Martz
Connor Martz graduated from the Community & Nonprofit Leadership [CNPL] program in 2016 and went on to earn a PhD at Auburn University, his dissertation – “Biopyschosocial Mechanisms of Lupus Progression among Black Women.” Before …
HDFS Alumna to compete in her third Winter Olympics
February 2/2022 – In opening game Team USA’s Brianna Decker collided with Finland’s Ronja Savolainen, causing devastating injury to her left leg taking Decker out of the tournament and Olympic Games. Source: Washington Post Three …
Areli Estrada (MS ’21) recognized in list of Wisconsin’s most influential Latino leaders for 2021
Areli Estrada, who completed her MS in Human Ecology in 2021, was recognized by Madison365 for being among the most influential Latino leaders in Wisconsin for 2021.
MFA Graduate Han-Ah Yoo Flourished with SoHE Supports
The new Human Ecology alum reflects on the advisors and funding opportunities that allowed her to “find my identity and concrete philosophy as a designer, an artist, and an educator.”
SoHE PhD Graduate to Find “Work That I Need, and Work That Needs Me”
A Q&A with Dr. Troy M. Williams, who graduated in spring 2021 from SoHE’s PhD program in Civil Society and Community Research.
SoHE News: May 7–13
Wong to present to Social Security Advisory Board; Undergrads highlighted by the university; Kirkorian on proposed “Instagram for Kids”; new research from Papp, Nix; and more.
SoHE News: Apr 2–8
Bartfeld wins CALS award and speaks with NPR’s Marketplace, Harvey research noted in New York Times, Huambachano to keynote Global Health Initiative summit 4/14, McInnes to discuss Wisconsin’s Indigenous languages 4/12, Duncan to present on mental health for farmers 4/9, and more.