University of Wisconsin–Madison

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La Follette students make an impact in DC

Every summer, a variety of La Follette students head to Washington, D.C., interning or working in different roles to get hands-on experience with the issues they care about most.

Scholarship recipients making their mark

This summer, La Follette students are opening doors across the globe thanks to support from Ascendium and Summer Policy Learning Experience Scholarships.

La Follette alumni prepare the next generation of policy leaders

This summer, a group of La Follette alumni stepped into the supervisor's role, taking on student interns and discovering what they already knew: that the next generation of La Follette students is exceptional.  

Capstone projects bridge research and real-world policymaking

34 La Follette students concluded their graduate studies this spring by successfully completing La Follette’s capstone project.

La Follette Legislative Staff Training 2026

Every Friday this month, a bipartisan group of Wisconsin State Legislature staff is turning the Capitol into a classroom, taking a graduate-level crash course in public policy.

La Follette Makes a Mark at UW Day at the Capitol

When graduate students and faculty from the La Follette School of Public Affairs arrived at the Wisconsin State Capitol for UW Day at the Capitol this spring, they came prepared to talk about issues important to policymakers. 

Artificial Intelligence Adoption in State and Local Governments

In this report, La Follette students evaluate AI adoption practices across four U.S. states to identify actionable recommendations for government practitioners implementing AI.

La Follette undergrad projects deliver real-world policy impact across Wisconsin

Last fall, La Follette undergraduate public policy and health policy students stepped outside of the classroom and into professional environments partnering with state associations, local government leaders and emergency management officials to deliver research with immediate, real-world impact.  

Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services honored with 2025 Gladfelter Award

At the 33rd Annual Salute to Local Government Awards, hosted by the Wisconsin Policy Forum, the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) was honored with the Gladfelter Award for Innovation in State Government.

The power of the badger network — students and alumni unite for Eat & Greet series

This fall, the La Follette School of Public Affairs’ expanding Eat & Greet Series explored careers in public service and education through three networking events focused on state government, local government, and higher education.