The Alliance, known locally as DreamUp WI, is sponsored by Schmidt Futures, a philanthropic initiative founded by Eric and Wendy Schmidt that seeks to improve societal outcomes through the thoughtful development of emerging science and technology that can benefit humanity. DreamUp WI is a partnership between the University of Wisconsin–Madison and the community, tasked with … Continue reading Two teams from WI will advance to the final round of the Alliance for the American Dream competition, where they will compete for potential investment.
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Faculty Director, J. Michael Collins, weighs in on effects of shutdown on multiple media outlets
The thirty-five day, partial Federal shutdown caused 800,000 employees to miss paychecks. Faculty Director of CFS and Associate Professor of Public Affairs and Consumer Science, J. Michael Collins, provided insight into what this means for many of the workers effected and how this highlights the issues of poverty, financial insecurity, and fragility of many American's … Continue reading Faculty Director, J. Michael Collins, weighs in on effects of shutdown on multiple media outlets
Newly Released Brief & Working Paper on Foreclosure Spillovers within broad Neighborhoods
CFS Research Fellow and Professor of Economics at the University of Connecticut, Stephen Ross, along with his co-authors Weiran Huang of the Department of Finance in NYC and Ashlyn Nelson from Indiana University Bloomington, have released a working paper and policy brief that examine the spillover effects of foreclosure within broad neighborhoods. Download Policy Brief … Continue reading Newly Released Brief & Working Paper on Foreclosure Spillovers within broad Neighborhoods
University of Wisconsin-Madison Center for Financial Security 