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The Institute for Research on Poverty Welcomes Dr. Sarah Halpern-Meekin as New Director Dr. Sarah Halpern-Meekin will assume leadership of the Institute for Research on Poverty (IRP) at the University of Wisconsin–Madison on August 19, …

The IRP community was saddened to learn of the passing of former IRP Director Eugene “Geno” Smolensky on December 17, 2023. We extend our condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues. Barbara Wolfe, former IRP …

Dear Friends and Colleagues, As the year comes to a close, I want to thank you all for being part of the IRP community and invite you to be part of IRP’s ongoing work by …