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Human Ecology welcomes new faculty members

Posted on September 2, 2022

The School of Human Ecology is thrilled to welcome five outstanding scholars joining our faculty this fall. They are strengthening our teaching and research in the areas of consumer science, civil society & community studies, …

Posted in School NewsTagged civil society and community studies, consumer science, Design Studies, Faculty, new faculty

Whelan speaks to WTMJ on risk of unconscious bias & working from home

Posted on April 2, 2022
Posted in Media MentionsTagged consumer science

Whelan & “Dear Pandemic” team authors new article re: lessons learned

Posted on March 8, 2022
Posted in School NewsTagged consumer science

Shim co-author of longitudinal person-centered analysis of financial identity & adult status

Posted on February 22, 2022
Posted in School NewsTagged consumer science, research

New article co-authored by Prof Wong explores how consumers rationalize luxury consumption with karmic beliefs

Posted on February 14, 2022
Posted in School NewsTagged consumer science, research

MarketWatch talks to Assoc Professor Cliff Robb about hiring a financial adviser who knows your career

Posted on February 3, 2022
Posted in Media MentionsTagged consumer science

Cliff Robb on Marketplace: Buy now, pay later?

Posted on January 18, 2022

In this interview with Marketplace, Associate Professor Cliff Robb and Human Ecology alum Associate Professor Nilton Porto (PhD 2014) discuss “buy now-pay later’ model for consumers and if it’s a better deal: “These newer technologies …

Posted in Media MentionsTagged consumer science

Jerry O’Brien: Leading across generations

Posted on January 18, 2022

Ever feel frustrated trying to get through to employees from different generations? Jerry O’Brien, Executive Director of the Kohl’s Center for Retailing joins Joe Kiedinger, host of the popular podcast “The Dignity Dialogue” to talk …

Posted in Kohl's Center for Retailing, Media MentionsTagged consumer science

Wong: Luxury items & smart financial practices

Posted on January 12, 2022

Wong’s advice for those who enjoy retail therapy is to have at least three months of income saved up, use a debit card, and be mindful to spend within your means. If you must shop, …

Posted in Media MentionsTagged consumer science

Halpern-Meekin: Monthly child tax credit changed from policy to politics

Posted on January 10, 2022

While critics and champions of the expanded child tax credit debate its merits, they agree it’s hard to predict its future, both in terms of the form that credit might take and the impact on …

Posted in Media MentionsTagged consumer science
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