More than 600 Human Ecology students entered into alumnihood at spring commencement — joining our growing network of 17,000 alumni. Before earning their diplomas, the following notable grads created art, founded student organizations and deepened …
Center for Community and Nonprofit Studies
How human ecologists are propelling environmental well-being through design
Stephanie Phillips ’12 and her team at the deconstruction and circular economy program for the City of San Antonio have diverted more than 500 tons of reusable construction materials from landfills. An alumna of the …
Learning by experience: Students embrace opportunities to practice their profession and jumpstart their careers
Story by Kaitlynn Steinman and Sofia More x’26, UW–Madison student studying Community Organization and Development School of Human Ecology students aren’t bound to only learn in the classroom. Through experience-based learning opportunities outside of Nancy …
Co-Create: Students gain career insights while furthering the Wisconsin Idea
Audrey Treptow x‘25 has always had a passion for public service. After her experience with Co-Create, a community-led research, evaluation and facilitation initiative, she has a clear path to a rewarding career. Treptow began her …
Building on the Wisconsin Idea: Human Ecology teams up with UniverCity Alliance to strengthen communities
School of Human Ecology students and Civil Society & Community Studies Associate Professor Ben Fisher (far right), shown here at Milton City Hall, worked with Milton Youth Coalition Project Manager Megge Casique (fourth from right) …
Giving back on Giving Tuesday (Channel 3000; Mary Beth Collins)
Mary Beth Collins, executive director of the Center for Community and Nonprofit Studies, is interviewed about the roots of Giving Tuesday, research showing the benefits of generosity, and the forecast for charitable giving this holiday season.
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 …
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.
SoHE News: Nov 20–Dec 3
Robb, Wong, and O’Brien lend insights on Black Friday 2020; Angus & Fairbanks featured in new international show; new research from Huambachano, DiPrete Brown, Gaddis, Horowitz, Bea, Raison, and Hartley; and more.
SoHE News: Nov 13–19
O’Brien talks retail trends and shopping local with Channel 3000, Raison on the mental health impacts of COVID-19, Collins on voter turnout, new paper from Poehlmann-Tynan, and more.