When Joseph Ogunlade began digging into the connection between housing prices and college enrollment in Wisconsin, he was chasing more than data—he was chasing a deeper understanding of the American dream. “Education and homeownership have long symbolized upward mobility,” says …
Fred Sitzberger’s story is anything but ordinary. A Lubar College of Business alumnus (’78, BBA, Accounting) and the president of Bultman Investment Management, Sitzberger has built a remarkable career by combining grit, humility, and a deep belief in human connection. …
In today’s global economy, it’s common for U.S. companies to run factories, partner with suppliers or hire employees overseas. But what happens when labor laws in those countries change? New research co-authored by Giorgo Sertsios, Sheldon B. Lubar Associate Professor …
After a year of thoughtful planning and wide collaboration, the Lubar College of Business has officially adopted its 2025–30 strategic plan. This new roadmap takes into account the vast changes in the higher education landscape and is intended to guide …
The Lubar College of Business and the College of Health Professions & Sciences (CHPS) have introduced a new dual-degree program: the Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) and Master of Business Administration (MBA). This interdisciplinary program is designed to cultivate leaders …
Of the 19 people with ties to UWM who have been named to this year’s Milwaukee Business Journal Power Players list, more than 40 percent are Lubar graduates or honorary degree holders. Congratulations! Kayla Lokker (’24 BBA, Business Administration), founder of Easy …
Tracy Rank-Christman, Assistant Professor of Marketing, has been selected as this year’s MASSIG Emerging Scholar Winner. The Marketing & Society Special Interest Group (MASSIG) of the American Marketing Association Emerging Scholar Award recognizes a marketing academic in the early stages …
Becky Albert-Breed (’00 BBA, Accounting) has been recognized as one of Wisconsin’s Most Influential Native American Leaders for 2025 by Madison365. Jeff Bashaw (’00, BBA) stepped into his current role of Wisconsin market president of Illinois-based Credit Union 1 after leading …
Sheldon Opperman (’00 MBA) was quoted in the April 30, 2025, Wall Street Journal article, “Milwaukee is One of America’s Most Cutthroat Rental Markets“. Sheldon is chief financial officer and general counsel at New Land Enterprises.
