Wisconsin School of Business

06/23/2026

WSB research makes a Pulitzer-winning impact! 🏆

Journalists Susie Neilson, Megan Fan Munce, and Sara DiNatale of the San Francisco Chronicle recently won the 2026 Pulitzer Prize in explanatory reporting for an article series titled "Burned." The series showed how insurance companies using algorithmic tools have systematically undervalued properties, making it impossible to rebuild after California wildfires.

Philip Mulder, assistant professor of risk and insurance, has research featured in the article "A Broken System is Keeping California Homes Underinsured. Millions Have No Idea They're at Risk." The study referenced is titled "Coverage Neglect in Homeowners Insurance."

➡️ bit.ly/4vXyeqe

06/21/2026

06/20/2026

Congratulations to Keegan Nesvacil (MBA '20) and Leah Linscheid (MBA '24) on their recent feature in In Business Madison's Forty Under 40 list! 🎊 The list highlights 40 of the most successful and civic-minded young professionals under the age of 40.

Leah is currently the community relations manager at Findorff; she completed her MBA here at the Wisconsin School of Business in 2024, not missing a single class despite working overnight in the news industry, launching the nonprofit Women's Collective of Dane County, and giving birth to two children.

Keegan co-founded Woodland Tools Co. in 2020 and has grown the company into a brand found in over 6,000 retail locations. He plans to scale the company into new retailers and categories while continuing to invest in Madison, growing the company's local footprint.

Join us in congratulating these two accomplished alumni! If you're interested in making an impact like theirs, consider how a part-time, Professional MBA could accelerate your career growth. Visit our website to learn more: https://business.wisc.edu/graduate/mba/professional/

06/18/2026

From starting a new role to juggling personal responsibilities, recent grads and young alumni like you have a lot on your plate! That's why WSB created BOLD (Badgers of the Last Decade) Circles, young alumni groups around the country that are low commitment, low pressure, and tons of fun. 😎

By joining a BOLD Circle, you have the opportunity to:

🤝 Build your community of Business Badgers in your city
🦡 Strengthen your ties to UW–Madison's nationally recognized alumni network
💼 Pursue opportunities for professional development

Register now for BOLD Circles in Madison, Chicago, and New York City!

➡️ business.wisc.edu/alumni/bold-circles/

06/16/2026

📢 Big news! The Wisconsin School of Business is excited to present the Spring/Summer 2026 issue of Update magazine.

Dive into this issue for stories of innovation, leadership, and community impact from our incredible . You'll read about:

🌟 Our 2026 8 to Watch alumni, including Ricardo Vargas (pictured here!), who's empowering the next generation of leaders at Shipt
🏠 Research from WSB’s Benjamin Collier on the rising cost of home insurance amid a changing climate
🏐 WSB alum and former Wisconsin volleyball player Annemarie Hickey, who’s leveraging her analytics degree on and off the court
💡 A bold vision for entrepreneurial thinking at UW–Madison championed by WSB’s Maia Donohue
🍫 Steve Voskuil, who leads with passion for product and people in his sweet role of CFO at The Hershey Company
🤝 A conversation with WSB’s Bennett Cole on how the school is partnering with companies across Wisconsin

Read the issue online now and tell us which story inspired you the most in the comments!

➡️ business.wisc.edu/update/spring-2026/

06/12/2026

Apply by July 9 to start your part-time MBA this fall!

View requirements and apply:
➡️ Professional MBA: https://bit.ly/4xpuLlK
➡️ Executive MBA: https://bit.ly/4ejl3Zs

06/09/2026

The Wisconsin MBA is built for your long-term success. These alumni showcase the post-MBA journey across 3 stages: 1 year, 5 years, and 9 years after earning their MBA at the Wisconsin School of Business.

Shuting Zheng (MBA '25) is 1 year post-MBA and currently working as an Associate Brand Manager at General Mills. Every day, she balances granularity with the big picture. Using skills in strategic thinking and analytics, she wields data to monitor performance, identify opportunities, and create informed solutions.

JJ Liter (MBA '21) is 5 years post-MBA and currently working as a Finance Manager at American Family Insurance. Since earning his MBA, he's received three promotions at American Family Insurance where he is focusing on improving long-range budgeting across divisions.

Alexandra Kirk (MBA '17) is 9 years post-MBA and currently working as the Senior VP of Development and Construction at Jamestown. She oversees real estate projects at every stage—with a hand in leasing, redevelopment, and acquisition—thanks to skills she gained in reviewing equity agreements, tenant leases, and contracts.

If you're ready to experience lasting career momentum, apply to the Full-Time MBA. The application to start this fall will remain open through June 25. Apply now: https://bit.ly/4i4eVG3

06/02/2026

High school students from across the Midwest participated in WSB Precollege Programs’ “Her View, Her Voice: Exploring Business” at Union South. This workshop empowered participants to explore the unique perspectives, strengths, and leadership skills that women bring to the business world through engaging conversations with panelists Dr. Aziza Jones, Dr. Joanna Wangerin, and Wisconsin School of Business alumna Monica Murphy.

Students engaged in a career pathways exploration led by Career Program Manager Shawn Johnson, where they gained valuable insight on how understanding personal strengths can help pave their future careers. They also learned about the importance of community, leadership, and professional development opportunities through involvement in organizations such as Women in Finance & Accounting, Women Impacting Supply Chain Excellence, Women in Business Technology, Women in Real Estate, and Women in Business.

Learn more about WSB Precollege Programs today!

🔗: business.wisc.edu/precollege

05/19/2026

We are thrilled to share that Jirs Meuris, associate professor of Management and Human Resources, has been recognized in Poets&Quants Best 40 Under 40 Graduate Business Professors list for 2026!

Meuris, the V. Duane Rath Professor, centers his research on the impact work practices have on organizations and society at large. His thought leadership has been widely recognized, with features in The Atlantic, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, and more.