Fall 2020
In This Issue
Now You Know
COVID-19 has changed the world, as well as our understanding of it. WSB faculty share how the pandemic has reshaped their insights.
Powering Up
Karen Stroud-Felton finds silver linings in shifting WSB’s pre-college program online.
A New Pathway for Lifelong Learning
WSB’s flexible new professional MBA is built around customer demand and offers first-of-its-kind opportunity for both students and alumni.
Identity: Perspectives from Alumni of Color
There’s no single definition of “Business Badger.” Five alumni share how their racial identity has impacted their careers.
School News
Strong enrollment and high rankings, a new partnership increases access to finance careers, Hawk Center celebrates 50 years, and more updates from WSB.
What Inspires You?
Jesse Theiler shares how his motivation comes from a desire to be the best every single day.
Building His Own Trail
Bike fanatic Chad Brown had a lifelong dream to work at Trek. Now he’s the company’s CFO.
Letter From the Dean
Dean Vallabh “Samba” Sambamurthy reflects on the past several months of disruption and the resilience of the WSB community.
Taking a Different Approach to Update
Like so many things, the pandemic changed how the WSB publications team produced this issue of Update magazine.
Photo Gallery: On Campus During COVID-19
From mask wearing to physical distancing, the Fall 2020 semester looked anything but typical on the UW–Madison campus.
Photo Gallery: On Campus During COVID-19
From mask wearing to physical distancing, the Fall 2020 semester looked anything but typical on the UW–Madison campus.