Lubar College of Business

Graduate Programs Online Information Session
2026-01-27 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-05 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-12 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-24 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-03 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-12 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-17 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-26 15:30 - 16:30 (America/Chicago) and 19 more dates | Webinar
The Lubar College of Business welcomes you to join us for an online Information Session to learn more about our MBA, MS, and EMBA programs. This will be a broad overview to help you determine the educational program that may be right for you. After the program information and application process is presented, a Q& A will be available to have your questions answered.
*Please note the time is Central Time Zone.
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Does the Control–Cash Flow Rights Wedge Capture Private Benefits of Control? Evidence from a Mandatory Bid Rule Reform
2026-01-30 14:00 - 15:00 | Lubar Hall, N440, 3202 N. Maryland Ave., Milwaukee, WI, 53201, United States
Part of the Lubar Research Seminar Series
Speaker: Carlos Acuna, Lubar College of Business, University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee

Carlos examines whether the control–cash flow rights wedge captures private benefits of control (PBC) by exploiting Chile’s adoption of the Mandatory Bid Rule (MBR), which requires equal-price offers to all shareholders in control transactions. Firms could opt out for three years through early notification, with opting out reflecting higher PBC. He finds an inverted U-shaped relationship between opting out and the wedge, consistent with outsider monitoring limiting expropriation beyond the turning point. The inverted-U implies that the wedge is an imperfect proxy for PBC, calling for measures that capture both insider expropriation incentives and outsider monitoring intensity.

Webinar: Asset Rotations Over the Cycle
2026-02-04 12:00 - 13:10
Featuring: Dr. Kevin G. Spellman, CFA (aka “Coach”), Professor of Practice, David O. Nicholas Director of Investment Management, Lubar College of Business. Also featuring
Guest Economists and Strategists.
Learn how the economy and financial markets are intrinsically connected in this four-part webinar series as we discuss today’s environment. We begin with a review of the cycle and of what specific parts of the market say about the upcoming economy. Then, we take a dive and look at current US government finances and monetary policy. Moving on, we analyze the dollar, trade, and commodities. We end our discussion by analyzing current returns and how different assets (stocks, bonds, sectors, etc.) rotate over the cycle.
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Undergraduate New Admitted Student Day
2026-02-07 08:00 - 14:00, 2026-03-07 08:00 - 14:00, 2026-03-14 08:00 - 14:00 | Lubar Hall, N140, 3202 N. Maryland Ave., Milwaukee, WI, 53201, United States
Celebrate your admission, explore campus, and prepare for success as a future Business Panther! Enjoy a pep rally, student engagement fair, housing showcase, and chances to win UWM scholarships and swag throughout the day.
Exclusive event series for Admitted Students. Dates to choose from: February 7th, March 7th or March 14th.
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Creative Destruction in the Healthcare Sector: Hospital Closures and Patient Outcomes
2026-02-13 14:00 - 15:30 | Webinar
Part of the Lubar Research Seminar Series
Speaker: Tim Liu, University of Utah

Since 2010, the US has seen the net closure of over 100 hospitals, underscoring a need to better understand how closures impact patient outcomes. Using confidential patient-level data, we track patients who are displaced from closed hospitals and forced to seek treatment elsewhere, measuring their outcomes pre and post closure. We find that individuals whose hospital closes and who subsequently switch to another facility experience better health outcomes, relative to patients who do not lose their hospital. Patients displaced by closures tend to receive treatment at higher-quality hospitals characterized by stronger financial performance and higher staffing ratios, suggesting that market exit by inefficient providers may reallocate patients toward better-performing institutions. While displaced patients who remain in the hospital system find higher quality care, we find evidence that elderly patients in rural areas experience elevated mortality outside of the hospital system, suggesting limited accessibility to substitute providers. Overall, our findings reveal heterogeneous effects of hospital closures: while they may enhance care quality and efficiency for most patients, they pose significant risks to patient health in immobile populations.
Tim Liu is an Assistant Professor of Finance at the University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business. His research focuses on corporate finance, labor economics, and healthcare. He earned his PhD in Finance from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and holds both undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of Pennsylvania. His work has been published in the Review of Financial Studies.

Accelerated Graduate Degree (AGD) Information Session
2026-02-17 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-06 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-10 12:00 - 13:00 | Webinar
Join us to learn more about the accelerated graduate degree (AGD). We will discuss how it works, why it’s a good idea, what the requirements are, and how a graduate degree can set you up for career success.
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Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence in Research
2026-03-13 10:00 - 11:00 | Webinar
Large language models (LLMs) and artificial intelligence (AI) are generating a tidal wave of transformative change, increasing productivity, and generating more than a trillion words each day. The upswing in the quantity of scholarly work and journal submissions, however, has also made more pertinent questions how we could use AI responsibly in conducting research, while preserving research integrity and maintaining human accountability. Furthermore, what does AI use mean for the broader community of readers, scholars, reviewers, authors, and editors?
Our distinguished panel will discuss how AI-assisted research and creativity could augment the scientific discovery process, as well as potentially harm it. What is the need for editorial oversight regarding the use of AI in data analysis and manuscript development? What constitutes an appropriate level of transparency and the disclosure of how, when, and where authors have utilized AI in their submissions or underlying research? When is AI use synergistic or antithetical to mainlining the quality and standards of academic journals which value human voice and research transparency.
Dr. Daniel Muzio is a Professor of Management. He joined York in 2018 from the University of Newcastle, having previously worked at the Universities of: Manchester, Leeds and Lancaster. He has held visiting positions at the University of Oxford, Cass Business School, and Luiss Guido Carli in Rome. He is Chair of the Organization and Management Editors Network (the first professional association in the area), and
served as founding editor for the Journal of Professions and Organization, and General Editor of the Journal of Management Studies.

Dr. Corinne Post, the Fred J. Springer Endowed Chair in Business Leadership, is an expert in workplace diversity with a focus on women on boards, in top management teams, and in leadership roles. Her research addresses diversity as an enabler or impediment to group and organizational performance and career trajectories. Dr. Post has presented her research at academic conferences and professional organizations internationally and earned a grant from the National Science Foundation. Her research has been discussed in places such as the Harvard Business Review, Financial Times, Forbes, Fortune, The Wall Street Journal, and The Washington Post. She is also a contributor at Forbes. Dr. Post earned her BS in Organization Management and a Masters in International Management from HEC, University of Geneva and HEC, University of Lausanne—both in Switzerland—respectively. She received her PhD in Organization Management from Rutgers University. Prior to joining academia, she was an IT analyst and human resource specialist for Accenture.
Dr. Christopher Wickert is Professor of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU), The Netherlands and Director of the VU Business & Society Knowledge Hub (https://business-society.org). His primary research interests are in the broader role of business in society, sustainability, corporate social responsibility (CSR) and various strands of organizational theory. Christopher has published widely on the topic of CSR in journals such as Academy of Management Discoveries, Business & Society, Harvard Business Review, Human Relations, International Journal of Management Reviews, Journal of Business Ethics, Journal of International Business Studies, Journal of Management Studies, Organization & Environment, Organization Studies, and Strategic Organization. He was General Editor at the Journal of Management Studies from 2023-2025, and previously Associate Editor at the same journal from 2019-2022.

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Sponsored by: M&I Center for Business Ethics

Bradley Distinguished Lecture Series
2026-03-19 12:00 - 13:30 | Discovery World, 500 N. Harbor Dr, Milwaukee, WI, United States
Private Equity and Venture Capital in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
Steven N. Kaplan, Neubauer Family Distinguished Service Professor of Entrepreneurship and Finance, and Kessenich E.P. Faculty Director, Polsky Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, University of Chicago Booth School of Business
The large increase in private equity, venture capital and private debt has generated widespread interest and scrutiny, particularly in light of the AI-boom and its financing. What is the history of private equity and venture capital? What do private equity and venture capital actually do to the companies they invest in? How have they really performed for investors? With the investment boom, how are they likely to perform in the future in the age of AI? Do these investors and their investment structures make us vulnerable to another financial crisis?
Dr. Kaplan offers his analysis and perspectives on these issues and his views on potential implications for policymakers.
About the Speaker

Dr. Kaplan’s research focuses on private equity, venture capital, corporate governance and executive talent. He was elected a Fellow of the American Finance Association in recognition of distinguished contributions to the field of finance. He is the co-creator of the Kaplan-Schoar PME (Public Market Equivalent) private equity benchmarking approach. A Fortune Magazine article referred to him as “probably the foremost private equity scholar in the galaxy.” Professor Kaplan is a Research Associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research.
Professor Kaplan co-founded the entrepreneurship program at Booth. With his students, he helped start Booth’s business plan competition, the New Venture Challenge (NVC), which has spawned over two hundred companies. The companies have raised over $1.2 billion from investors and have created over $10 billion in market value. Companies include GrubHub, Simple Mills, Braintree/Venmo, Open Water and Tovala. Professor Kaplan serves on the board of Morningstar (MORN). He co-created the Lincoln Middle Market Index.
Professor Kaplan earned his PhD in Business Economics from Harvard University. He received his AB, summa cum laude, in Applied Mathematics and Economics from Harvard College.
Registration is now closed. Please contact Kennedy Wiegel for more information.
Lunch will be provided.
Sponsored by UWM’s Lubar College of Business and The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation.

Real Estate Certificate Information Session
2026-04-08 15:00 - 15:45 | Lubar Hall, N126
Boost your career with UWM’s redesigned Real Estate Certificate.
You’ll build real financial, analytical, and management skills while exploring every corner of the industry—from development and investment to property and asset management. With hands‑on learning and direct exposure to industry professionals, you’ll graduate with a competitive edge and the confidence to step into high‑impact real estate roles.
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Financial Planning Certificate Information Session
2026-04-09 16:00 - 16:45 | Lubar Hall, S195, 3202 N. Maryland Ave., Milwaukee, WI, 53201, United States
Launch your career as a financial advisor with Lubar’s new certificate in Financial Planning.
You’ll learn how to assess a client’s full financial picture and guide them toward both short‑ and long‑term goals. This certificate gives you the practical skills, confidence, and professional insight to step into a growing, people‑focused field.
Offered as a combined session with the IMCP certificate.
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Investment Management Certificate Information Session
2026-04-09 16:00 - 16:45 | Lubar Hall, S195, 3202 N. Maryland Ave., Milwaukee, WI, 53201, United States
In the Lubar College’s IMCP, you’ll manage real portfolios while earning your degree.
As part of our CFA Institute University Affiliation, you’ll learn by doing—building hands‑on investment skills that set you apart in the finance industry.
Offered as a combined session with the Financial Planning certificate.
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Stakeholder Capitalism: What It Is and What It Is Not
2026-04-10 12:00 - 13:30 | Wisconsin Room, UWM Union, 2200 E. Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, 53211, United States
Featuring: Ed Freeman, University Professor, Distinguished Chair in Business Administration Professor, Olsson Professor, and Academic Director of the Institute for Business in Society at the University of Virginia Darden School of Business
R. Edward Freeman is best known for his award-winning book, Strategic Management: A Stakeholder Approach (Pitman, 1984; and reprinted by Cambridge University Press in 2010). His latest books are R. Edward Freeman’s Selected Works on Stakeholder Theory and Ethics with Sergiy Dmytriyev(Springer Nature, 2023), Defeating Dengue with Andrew Sell (Columbia University Press, 2024), Models of Leadership in Plato and Beyond with Dominic Scott (Oxford, 2021); Humanizing Business with Michel Dion and Sergiy Dmytriyev (Springer Nature, 2022); The Power of And: Responsible Business Without Trade-offs, with Bidhan Parmar and Kirsten Martin (Columbia 2020); The Cambridge Handbook of Stakeholder Theory with Jeffrey Harrison, Jay Barney and Robert Phillips (Cambridge 2019); and, Research Approaches to Business Ethics and Corporate Responsibility with Patricia Werhane and Sergiy Dmytriyev, (Cambridge, 2017). He has received seven honorary doctorates (Doctor Honoris Causa) from: HEC Paris in France; Radboud University in the Netherlands; Universidad Pontificia Comillas in Spain; the Hanken School of Economics, and Tampere University in Finland; Sherbrooke University in Canada; and, Leuphana University in Germany, for his work on stakeholder theory and business ethics. In 2022 he received the University of Virginia’s most prestigious award, The Thomas Jefferson Award for Scholarship. Freeman served as Co-Editor-in-chief of the Journal of Business Ethics, one of the leading journals in business ethics, from 2016-2020. He is a lifelong student of philosophy, martial arts and the blues. Freeman is a founding member of Red Goat Records (redgoatrecords.com) bringing the joy of original soul and rhythm and blues music into the 21st Century. He is the host of The Stakeholder Podcast, sponsored by Stakeholder Media, LLC.
Lunch will be provided.
Sponsored by: M&I Center for Business Ethics
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Artificial Intelligence & Analytics for Business Certificate Information Session
2026-04-15 15:00 - 15:45 | Lubar Hall, N126
Stand out in the future of business with Lubar’s new certificate in AI.
You’ll learn how to analyze data, build practical AI solutions, and apply cutting‑edge tools that give you a real advantage in the global economy and next‑gen workforce.
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Leading with AI: Turning Capabilities into Business Value Through Governance
2026-05-01 09:00 - 12:30 | Webinar
From AI potential to practical deployment, this webinar explores how business leaders can translate AI capabilities into value through thoughtful governance, responsible implementation, and trust-building across the full AI lifecycle.
ACADEMIC KEYNOTE
AI in Business & Society: Capabilities, Building Systems & Governance
9:00 – 9:50am, followed by a 10 minute break
Dr. Balaji Padmanabhan
Associate Dean & Professor, University of Maryland, Director of Center for Artificial Intelligence in Business
Focusing on the capabilities of modern AI, the talk will go over some of the big opportunities and challenges in front of us, and how should we think about managing and governing AI in businesses today. The talk will examine questions about the future of work for humans in the age of AI and offer some recommendations for individuals, business leaders, policy makers, and universities in this context.

INDUSTRY KEYNOTE
Winning with AI: Leading with Safety
10:00 – 10:50am, followed by a 10 minute break
Sudhi Ranjan Sinha
Vice President of Global and Strategic Accounts, UL Solutions

AI is reshaping the products and systems we rely on. But as adoption accelerates, so do the risks. This talk examines the new risk realities introduced by AI enabled products, the safety principles leaders must get right, and the practical actions that turn responsible deployment into competitive advantage. Through real world examples, attendees will see how strong, product level safety practices and independent evaluation reduce uncertainty, accelerate adoption and differentiate leaders in an AI driven market.

CASE STUDY
Scaling Manufacturing with AI: From Pilot Projects to Scalable Intelligence
11:00 – 11:30am
Shruti Harish
Cloud and AI Platforms Engineering Leader, Microsoft
AI is becoming a foundational capability in modern manufacturing, transitioning from pilot initiatives to real-world, production-scale deployments that drive measurable business outcomes. By integrating machine learning, computer vision, and IoT data with MES and ERP, firms are enabling real-time insights, predictive decision-making, and closed-loop automation. This shift is enhancing operational efficiency, improving product quality, reducing costs, and creating more agile and resilient manufacturing environments.

PANEL DISCUSSION
Where AI Meets Business: Prototyping Actionable Enterprise Ready AI Architecture
11:30am – 12:30pm
Moderator: Juliana Javor
Microsoft AI Co-innovation Lab

A reality check with local companies that partnered with Microsoft AI Co-innovation Lab to ensure technology strengthens Wisconsin’s foundation for the future. We will hear about how startups and manufacturers harness the power of AI to create real solutions, deliver better experiences, and drive economic growth for their customers and workforce.

Undergraduate Business Information Session
2026-07-23 11:30 - 12:30 | Lubar Hall, N297 – Undergraduate Student Services
Learn more about what makes the Lubar Experience so unique from our Lubar Ambassador team of current business students. They look forward to guiding you through a tour of Lubar Hall while answering questions and connecting you to important resources for our students. You’ll have the opportunity to discuss academic business programs and learn about opportunities for peer mentoring, internships, study abroad, and more!
As you prepare for your visit, you can find general information about our programs of study here.
Lubar Hall is directly across the street from the UWM Welcome Center/Lubar Entrepreneurship Center.
Your academic information session with the Sheldon B. Lubar College of Business will be held at:
UWM Sheldon B. Lubar College of Business (Lubar Hall)
Undergraduate Student Services (2nd Floor- N297)
3202 N Maryland Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53211-3164
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Summer Undergraduate Business Information Session
2026-08-06 11:30 - 12:30, 2026-08-20 11:30 - 12:30 | Lubar Hall, N297 – Undergraduate Student Services

Accelerated Graduate Degree (AGD) Information Session
2026-08-06 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-10-05 16:00 - 17:00 | Webinar
Interested in earning your bachelor’s and master’s degrees in less time? Join this information session to learn more about the Accelerated Graduate Degree (AGD) programs offered through the Lubar College of Business.
AGD programs allow eligible undergraduate students to begin graduate coursework while completing their bachelor’s degree, creating a streamlined path to earning both degrees.
During this session, you’ll learn:

How AGD programs work
Available AGD pathway options
The benefits of pursuing an AGD
When an AGD may—or may not—be the right choice for you
Eligibility requirements and application timelines
Graduate admission processes
Tuition, financial aid, and funding opportunities

You’ll also have the opportunity to ask questions and connect with staff who can help you explore your options and plan your academic journey.
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Lubar LinkUp
2026-08-25 16:00 - 19:30 | Sprecher Brewing Company, 701 W. Glendale Ave, Glendale, WI, 53209, United States
Get a head start as a new MBA and MS student by building connections that last beyond the classroom!
Join us for an unforgettable evening of great food, local brews (and the best soda around), live music, and meaningful connections. Discover what drives you as a leader through the Workday Genius Assessment, explore how Lubar’s Career Services can help you achieve your professional goals, and meet the classmates, faculty, alumni, and staff who will become part of your Lubar network. Lubar LinkUp is required for all new MBA/MS students.
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Lubar Academic Welcome Session for Undergraduate Students
2026-09-01 11:00 - 12:00 | Lubar Hall, 1st Floor
At the academic welcome session your Lubar Academic Advisors will present information on what to expect during your first week, key academic policies, important business curriculum, and highlight resources and opportunities we offer at the College.

Lubar Fall Fest 2026
2026-09-16 11:00 - 13:00 | Pangaea Mall – outdoor green space to the east/behind Lubar Hall, 3202 N. Maryland Ave., Milwaukee, WI, 53211
The Lubar College of Business invites all business students, new and returning, to celebrate the 2026-2027 academic year!
Enjoy a free lunch and t-shirt* from your faculty, staff, and advisors! * while supplies last.
Registration Required
For more information or to request accommodations, contact uwmbba@uwm.edu

Fall Undergraduate Business Information Session
2026-09-16 11:30 - 12:30, 2026-09-30 11:30 - 12:30, 2026-10-14 11:30 - 12:30, 2026-10-28 11:30 - 12:30, 2026-11-11 11:30 - 12:30, 2026-11-25 11:30 - 12:30, 2026-12-09 11:30 - 12:30 | Lubar Hall, N297 – Undergraduate Student Services

Bradley Distinguished Lecture Series
2026-10-22 11:30 - 13:30 | Discovery World, 500 N. Harbor Dr, Milwaukee, WI, United States
Will AI Solve Rich Countries’ Debt Woes?
Kenneth Rogoff is Boas Professor of Economics at Harvard University, and former chief economist at the IMF.
Although public debt levels in many countries, including the United States, are at record levels, many commentators believe that the arrival of AI will put all concerns in the rear view memory, with booming growth pushing up tax revenues even as falling interest rates push down costs. Unfortunately, the path to abundance and harmony is riddled with economic and political landmines that make near-term crisis considerably more likely than near-term abundance. Longer-term, achieving an economically and politically sustainable distribution of benefits is not only challenging for individual countries, but for the world as a whole, given that regions with the fastest population growth seem likely to be among the biggest losers. Given this turmoil, how does one assess the risks of a debilitating major financial or debt crisis? Parts of the lecture will build on Rogoff’s recent book “Our Dollar, Your Problem.”

About the Speaker

Kenneth Rogoff is Boas Professor of economics at Harvard University, and former chief economist at the IMF. His influential and NY Times bestselling 2009 book with Carmen Reinhart, This Time Is Different, shows the remarkable quantitative similarities across time and countries in the roots and aftermath of financial crises. Rogoff is also known for his pioneering work on central bank independence, and on exchange rates. His syndicated global economy column is published in over 50 countries. Rogoff’s national bestselling recent book Our Dollar, Your Problem: An Insider’s View of Seven Turbulent Decades of Global Finance explores the post-war rise of the dollar and the challenges ahead, and argues that the period of reliably low interest rates and inflation has likely ended.
Rogoff is an elected member of the National Academy of Sciences and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. He has long ranked among the top dozen most cited economists, and is an international grandmaster of chess.
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Lunch will be provided.
Sponsored by UWM’s Lubar College of Business and The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation.

UWM Preview Day
2026-10-23 10:00 - 14:30 | Lubar Entrepreneurship Center, 2100 E. Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, 53201
Preview what’s possible by going beyond the brochure. Whether you’re curious about research, hands-on learning, or the spaces where big ideas come to life, you’ll shape the day around what matters to you.

Explore UWM academic majors and resources throughout the day
A behind-the-scenes look at labs, studios, and classrooms
There will be two sessions, one from 10:00am – 11:30am and 12:30pm – 2:00pm

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UWM Preview Day
2026-11-06 10:00 - 14:30 | Lubar Hall, S151
