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Two Real Estate Faculty Awarded Named Professorships

Two members of the real estate faculty were recently awarded named professorships for significant contributions to their fields of research by the University of Wisconsin Board of Regents.

Stephen Malpezzi was named the Lorin and Marjorie Tiefenthaler Distinguished Chair in Real Estate. Malpezzi's research spans local and international economic development, housing demand and the effects of economic policies on real estate markets. Having advised governments and private organizations on urban policies, Malpezzi is a valuable resource for UW-Madison faculty and students in the business school. The chair was established with an endowment from the Lorin and Marjorie Tiefenthaler Foundation.

Francois Ortalo-Magne was named the Robert E. Wangard Chair in Real Estate. Ortalo-Magne's work in the theoretical interpretation of dynamic equilibrium housing models and in the collection and analysis of novel data sets surrounding the housing market has provided unique insights to the university community. His writings on agricultural policy reform have enhanced his ability to connect with students on a regional, national and international scale. The Robert E. Wangard Chair in Real Estate fund was established in 1998 to support a member of the business school faculty in his or her research.