Doctoral student Pouneh “Penny” Sadeghi studies a question that affects more people than they might realize. When companies speak to the public during moments of uncertainty, how do investors, customers, and communities respond? Penny is a graduate assistant and instructor …
Mara Lord (‘08 MBA), Chief Strategy and Growth Officer, Senior Vice President at the Medical College of Wisconsin, was included in the Wisconsin 275 – a BizTimesMedia special publication recognizing the state’s most influential business leaders in 2025. Ganesh Ramaswamy (’06 …
Congratulations to the Lubar College staff and faculty members who were recognized for their advocacy of international students at UWM’s International Advocate Recognition Ceremony. Morgan Baranczyk, Amit Bhatnagar, Sam Girard, Odai Khasawneh and Kalia Vangwere lauded for significantly impacting the lives …
Nathan Miller (’23 MBA) of Acuity Insurance was promoted to director – property and casualty claims. He holds the Associate in Claims (AIC) and Associate in Insurance Services (AINS) professional designations. Dawn Peterson (’91 BBA, Accounting and ’94 MS, Management) …
When Gale Klappa, chairman of the board of WEC Energy Group and proud University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee alumnus, speaks to students, his wisdom carries the weight of decades of leadership — and the humor of someone who has never forgotten where …
Mary Ellen Stanek (’84 MBA), CFA, spoke about “A Finance Pioneer’s Take on Education, Inclusion and Opportunity” on The TechEd podcast. She is the Founder and Managing Director Chief Investment Officer Emeritus, Baird Asset Management.
The Lubar College of Business is celebrating a significant rise in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report rankings of undergraduate business programs. The College advanced 18 spots to 109th nationally, placing it among the top 20% of business schools. …
The Lubar College of Business is moving forward with its 2025–2030 strategic plan, a five-year roadmap shaped by input from faculty, staff, students, alumni, and business leaders. The plan is designed to position the College for greater impact in the …
Zach Spellman knew he wanted a career in finance. What he didn’t expect was to discover a passion for real estate that would shape his career goals. “I didn’t realize I had an interest in real estate until I took …
What makes some organizations thrive while others struggle? Since childhood, that is a question that has guided Sarthak Singh, a Ph.D. candidate at the Lubar College of Business. “All this started with my desire to win a soccer match in …
