Steve Everett (’18 EMBA) was named president of the L.T. Hampel Corp. He was twice named a Wisconsin Titan 100 by Titan CEO, a program recognizing the state’s top CEOs and C-level executives. Estevan Longoria (‘22 BBA – Marketing), founder …
Real world connections are a key part of how the Lubar College of Business prepares students for meaningful careers. By bringing industry professionals directly into the classroom, the College helps students see how data, analytics, and innovation are applied every …
Innovation begins with listening closely to real problems and building solutions that customers truly need. That idea was central at the Ignite Startup Accelerator Showcase, where founders from the 2025-26 cohort shared how their ventures are gaining traction and moving …
George Oliver, former chairman and CEO of Johnson Controls, recently spoke to students in the College’s Business Company Stock Analysis class, offering a real-world look at corporate leadership and transformation. Oliver traced his career from early roles at GE to …
How do you grow a hometown favorite while staying true to what made it special? Sharad Chadha, CEO and owner of Sprecher Brewing Company since 2020, shared his perspective during a recent fireside chat, held in partnership with the UWM …
Mortgage decisions shape far more than individual home purchases. They influence how banks manage risk, how interest rate changes affect the economy, and how financial stress can spread during periods of uncertainty. In a Bradley Distinguished Lecture, Nobel Prize winning …
Accounting student Elizabeth Enoch is gaining global experience through KPMG’s highly competitive Global Advantage Program. Selected from a large pool of top candidates, Elizabeth earned her spot by completing a rigorous application and essay. Only a handful of students from …
For recent Lubar College alumna Kayla Lokker, entrepreneurship did not begin with a business plan. It began with a problem she experienced every day. “When I look back on my time at UWM, the launch point for my entrepreneurial mindset …
When you buy something online, you are rarely the first person to do so. Reviews, ratings and social media posts from earlier buyers all shape how confident you feel about clicking “add to cart.” That chain reaction is the focus …
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 …
