The majority of School of Human Ecology faculty (35) were quoted or mentioned in a news media story in 2024, in addition to teaching faculty, teaching professors, staff, graduate and undergraduate students, emerit faculty and …
Civil Society & Community Studies
The ecology of innovation, community and well-being: Investiture ceremony honors Human Ecology faculty members and visionary donors
An investiture ceremony is among the oldest traditions in academia. It’s also one of the most prestigious and inspiring campus events, bringing together faculty honorees and the donors who are investing in their work in …
Putting Indigenous history on the map: Mapping Teejop shares enduring Native presence with UW–Madison community
Joslyn Salamanca views a tour stop on the Mapping Teejop digital tool. Photo by Andy Manis. Scattered across campus are markers that tell the story of Indigenous history at UW–Madison, a region long known as …
Ben Fisher and research team receive $1.7 million Department of Justice grant
Civil Society & Community Studies Associate Professor Ben Fisher and a team of fellow researchers have received a $1.7 million grant from the U.S. Department of Justice’s National Institute of Justice to study the impact …
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) …
Human Ecology welcomes new faculty and instructional staff
The School of Human Ecology is excited to welcome four new faculty and three new instructional staff members to campus this fall. These scholars and lecturers bring interdisciplinary expertise in areas like sustainable design, social …
Celebrating Fall Research Competition recipients as 2024 application opens
The Fall Research Competition, offered by the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research, is a chance for UW–Madison faculty members to receive vital funding support for research projects. Applications for the 2024 competition are …
Community & Organizational Development major prepares students to change the world
The new name for our major, Community & Organizational Development, better reflects how our students, and our program are changing, including new courses and career pathways, and it emphasizes how organizations and communities are central to developing and advancing progress.
New book co-edited by Jennifer Gaddis explores the politics of school meals
What are the ripple effects of changing how we value school food programs around the world? A new book co-edited by Civil Society & Community Studies Associate Professor Jennifer Gaddis demonstrates, through a series of …
Eight faculty members receive promotions, named appointments
Several faculty members who recently received promotions and named appointments will return to campus this fall with added distinction. Larissa Duncan and Kevin Ponto were promoted to professor, and Margaret Kerr, David J. Pate Jr. …