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Support students from underrepresented groups and our diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

Checks payable to UW Foundation-La Follette can be sent to:

La Follette School
1225 Observatory Drive
Madison WI 53706

To give to our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion fund, write “La Follette Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Fund” on the memo line.

For information, call (608) 265-2658, or e-mail Associate Director Steve Kulig at skulig@lafollette.wisc.edu.

Two students hold a sign saying "always a badger" while posing for a photo during graduation

League of Wisconsin Municipalities supports future La Follette leaders
At its annual membership conference in October, the League of Wisconsin Municipalities unveiled generous financial gifts to honor long-time League staff and support future La Follette School students.
Annual report highlights a year of growth and accomplishments
The school honored 47 outstanding master’s degree graduates, grew its undergraduate course enrollment to more than 700 students, and continued to act as a convener of thoughtful debate.
La Follette School graduate programs offer excellent value, according to Wall Street Journal analysis
A tool created by the Wall Street Journal shows that the La Follette School offers one of the best values among public policy master’s degrees in the country.
Kohl Initiative greatly expands school’s impact
Three years ago, the La Follette School received its largest gift in school history – a $10 million donation from former U.S. Senator Herb Kohl known as the Kohl Initiative.
Terrell accepted into two fellowship programs
La Follette School Master of Public Affairs student Gabriel Stowe Terrell was recently accepted to the 2022 Public Policy New Voices (PPNV) fellowship program.