Faculty and Research | Wisconsin School of Business at UW Madison

Excellence in research defines what and how we teach, enriches our exchange with industry and policy leaders, and opens unique partnership opportunities among our community. We invite you to learn more about the people, research, and innovation at the Wisconsin School of Business.

Helping Faculty Succeed

Joan Schmit Earns Slesinger Award for Excellence in Mentoring

Joan Schmit, professor of risk and insurance, is honored for her work in helping female faculty reach their highest potential at the UW–Madison.

Learn more about this honor

Sharing Expertise

Why the World's 'Superstar Cities' Are Not Sustainable

Long commutes and sky-high housing prices make "superstar cities" out of reach for many would-be urban homeowners. Yongheng Deng explains why this is a global problem with far-reaching consequences.

Awarding Excellence

WSB's Karla Zehms Receives American Accounting Association's Best Paper Award

Zehms' research examines the role of client reputation in auditor-client matching.

Read about Zehms' award

Shaping Policy

Innovation: Who Benefits and Who's Barred?

New research by Sarada looks at shifts in the demographics of early American inventors, and is helping to shape policy in Congress.

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Academic Departments

Our faculty collaborate within seven areas of study to perform innovative research and support a wide range of degree options, majors, and course offerings for students.

Professor Brad Chandler holds a mini lecture with a mix of undergraduate and graduate students in the Learniong Commons Finance and Analytics

Centers and Initiatives

The Knowledge Centers and Initiatives at the Wisconsin School of Business are integral to our mission of providing an exceptional educational experience and access to research excellence.