A Day in the Life of the Learning Commons

The Learning Commons might be new, but it has quickly become a favorite destination for many in the Business Badger community and beyond. Students, faculty, staff, and community members alike are taking advantage of the collaborative learning space that opened in May 2018 in the heart of Grainger Hall. This donor-funded initiative renovated nearly 35,000 square feet and is home to the Huber Undergraduate Computing Lab, the Finance and Analytics Lab, five active learning classrooms, 10 breakout rooms, and numerous study areas. With flexible environments, improved connectivity, and forward-thinking technology, the Learning Commons is a vibrant hub for the Wisconsin School of Business community to exchange ideas, and learn in new and inspiring ways.


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Jake Wood (BBA ’05)

is a former Wisconsin football player and U.S. Marine who received the 2018 Pat Tillman Award for Service at the nationally televised ESPY Awards. Wood co-founded Team Rubicon, a nonprofit organization that uses disaster response to help reintegrate veterans back into civilian life.More Class Notes »

Amy Lee (BBA ’03, MBA ’16)

was recently promoted to director of research and design strategy at Design Concepts, a full-service design and strategic innovation consultancy headquartered in Madison. She has been at Design Concepts for five years advising clients on how to design products and services that create meaningful experiences for end users and customers.More Class Notes »

Gerald Stephens (BBA ’55)

age 86, of Peoria, Illinois, passed away on August 20, 2018. A distinguished Business Badger, Stephens was the founder, past president and CEO, and retired chairman of the board of RLI Corp., a nationwide specialty property and casualty insurance company. More Class Notes »