Jeffrey Kuglitsch (’85 BBA, Marketing and Human Resources), was named presiding judge for the Rock County Circuit Court. Madison365 named Kristy Vang (’08, BBA, Accounting) one of Wisconsin’s most influential Asian American leaders for 2026. She is the chief executive …
For Ryan Schultz (’99, BBA), nearly three decades in commercial real estate have reinforced a simple principle: lasting success is built one thoughtful decision and one trusted relationship at a time. Schultz, Executive Chairman of Fiduciary Real Estate Development (FRED), …
By Erin O’Donnell Gabrielle Naomi Armon-Wickers grew up on Milwaukee’s North Side and graduated from Rufus King International High School before receiving a full-ride scholarship to a private liberal arts school on the East Coast. She was majoring in American …
Temporary suspensions are a common tool for social media platforms trying to curb bad behavior. Break the rules, lose posting privileges for a few days and, in theory, return ready to behave better. New research from Lubar College Assistant Professor …
Faculty PromotionsCongratulations to Tracy Rank-Christman and Yang Wang for their promotions. Tracy was promoted to associate professor with tenure in the Marketing area. Yang was promoted to associate professor with tenure in the Information Technology Management area. Faculty Recognitions and …
Lubar College students have a new place to turn financial planning concepts into real-world experience. The College celebrated the opening of the Ronald & Vicki Krizek Financial Planning Lab on Sept. 17 with a ribbon-cutting honoring the longtime UWM supporters …
Why do home prices and rents rise faster in some communities than others? And what happens to local banks when more working-age people move into the economy? Those questions are at the heart of research by Yusuf Raji, a PhD …
By Erin O’Donnell Growing up in Manitowoc, a town of less than 35,000, Tou Jim Lee often dreamed of something bigger. He chose to attend UW-Milwaukee, hoping that a large, urban university would provide more opportunities than a smaller school. Lee’s parents are Hmong refugees, and as their oldest son and the first person in their family to attend college, Lee was extra motivated. “I had to be the …
Mary Ellen Stanek (’84 MBA), CFA, was honored with the renowned lifetime achievement award from the Museum of American Finance, located in New York City. She is the founder and chief investment officer emeritus at Baird Asset Management. Andrew Hastert …
A generous gift from Curt and Sue Culver is helping create new opportunities for students at the Lubar College of Business. The Culver’s recently established an endowed scholarship fund that will provide ongoing financial support for students pursuing business degrees …
