Story by Sofia More x’26, UW–Madison student studying Community & Nonprofit Leadership (now named Community & Organizational Development). Mariana Ray-Hernández x’24 is a first-generation, Mexican American student pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Community & …
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Dó-ing the work of heritage preservation: MFA student Veronica Pham spotlights Vietnamese papermaking
From completing fieldwork in Vietnam to presenting to peers at an international conference in Prague — Veronica Pham has had an exciting year. She recently attended the Past and Present – Built and Social conference …
In Photos: Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin’s immersive visit to the School of Human Ecology
Story by Maddie Kranz x’24, UW–Madison student studying Community & Nonprofit Leadership and Art History. Chancellor Jennifer L. Mnookin visited the School of Human Ecology on August 24, 2023. All photos by Andy Manis. When …
The Power of Internships: Q&A with Michael Axelrod
Story by Maddie Kranz x’24, UW–Madison student studying Community & Nonprofit Leadership and Art History. Michael Axelrod ’93 started his wealth management career in 1992 as a junior majoring in consumer science. Working closely with …
Persevering through sisterhood: Meet PhD student Prudence Yokonia
Prudence Yokonia knows that her life might have unfolded in many different ways. But, she doesn’t believe in failures, only detours. Growing up in Zimbabwe, her journey to joining the School of Human Ecology as …
Internships in Vietnam become unforgettable experience
Story by Maddie Kranz x’24, UW–Madison student studying Community & Nonprofit Leadership and Art History This summer, two Human Ecology seniors traveled to Vietnam to learn about and work on product design and marketing with …
Four graduate students receive teaching and mentoring scholarship awards
Each year, the School of Human Ecology recognizes graduate students with scholarship awards in outstanding teaching and mentoring. The Graduate Student Teaching Excellence Award recognizes graduate students who work to be excellent and equitable educators. …
Human Ecology students win $50,000 grant award at the Philanthropy Lab Ambassadors Conference
Brelynn Bille and Morgan Peters represented the UW–Madison School of Human Ecology at the 2022 Philanthropy Lab Ambassadors Conference. Brelynn and Morgan competed with undergraduate student ambassadors from 14 U.S. colleges and universities for a …
Day of the Badger 2023 a success
During Day of the Badger on March 28–29, 2023, more than 160 people donated to the School of Human Ecology, collectively raising more than $60,000. These numbers are even higher than last year’s and help …
Lessons from the C-Suite
Written by Sandra Knisely Barnidge (Journalism, MA’13, ’09) Photos by Andy Manis Three School of Human Ecology Retailing and Consumer Affairs in Business alumnae offer advice and inspiration to the next generation of retail entrepreneurs. …