The new professorship will recognize a faculty member who demonstrates excellence in teaching and student mentorship.
Public policy students gain real-world professional experience with internships in Washington, DC
The Wisconsin in Washington program provides UW–Madison undergraduates with the opportunity to intern while taking courses in Washington, D.C.
La Follette alum heads Berlin chapter of Democrats Abroad
Since 2021, Constance Chucholowski (MIPA ’14) has served as chair of the organization in Germany, where she currently works as the founder and managing director at a public affairs firm.
Alumni updates – October 2024
Congratulations to our alumni who have recently received promotions or started new jobs!
What’s on the menu for the 2024-25 La Follette Seminar Series?
Hosted by La Follette Assistant Professor Héctor Pifarré i Arolas, the 2024-25 La Follette Seminar Series kicked off on September 11 with a presentation by David Frisvold of the University of Iowa.
Highlights from the past year featured in school’s annual report
The 2023-2024 academic year is a momentous one for La Follette as we celebrate 40 years of training future policy leaders.
Ross Ryan – Alumni in the Spotlight
Ross Ryan (MPA, MPH ’17) is a principal performance evaluator at the Wisconsin Legislative Audit Bureau.
Eric Hudson – Alumni in the Spotlight
Hudson has worked at GAO—an independent and nonpartisan agency that is the investigative arm of Congress and serves as a congressional watchdog—for over 20 years.
Yang partners with DHS to create educational materials on dementia for the Hmong community
Yang received her MPA from La Follette in May 2024 and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in neuroscience through the Neuroscience and Public Policy combined degree program.
Incoming students bring a variety of experiences to the school
The La Follette community is excited to welcome 30 Master of Public Affairs and seven Master of International Public Affairs students this fall.