When Michael Hoffmeister arrived on campus as an undergraduate, he anticipated pursuing a degree in psychology. Instead, a social work class focusing on the formation of social welfare policies and the role of the social …
PhD
PhD Student Anna Walther Receives Dissertation Research Grant
PhD student Anna Walther received a Russell Sage Foundation research grant this year for her dissertation on the differences in financial security by race, ethnicity, and partnership status in the year preceding and following childbirth …
PhD Student Seungmi Cho on “Loyalty”
PhD student Seungmi Cho read her personal essay, “Loyalty,” today “Lake Effect” on WUWM 89.7 FM – Milwaukee’s NPR. The essay focuses on anti-racism and the selection of Senator Kamala Harris as a vice presidential …
Leah Awkward-Rich Receives Equity & Inclusion Student Fellowship
Congratulations to PhD student Leah Awkward-Rich who has been recognized with a Equity & Inclusion Student Fellowship from the Association for Public Policy Analysis & Management. The fellowship supports the travel and participation of students …
PhD Student Awards
Several of our outstanding PhD students received awards and scholarships from the school earlier this spring. These awards recognize distinction in teaching and research papers, provide dissertation assistance, and support excellence in scholarship while meeting …