New research from students at the La Follette School of Public Affairs has helped the Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) prepare for the upcoming statewide law restricting cell phone use in K-12 schools, and could …
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New study shows drinking water filtration systems may add months to lifespan
As more than two billion people worldwide still lack access to safely managed drinking water, new research from the La Follette School of Public Affairs investigates the effects of early-life exposure to citywide water filtration …
2026 Kohl Competition funds four innovative projects
The Kohl Competition awards funding to faculty research projects that exemplify evidence-based policymaking and meaningfully shape public policy.
Greg Lukianoff: ‘Dissent is essential for understanding the world’
La Follette partnered with the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s Office of the Chancellor last month to host free speech advocate Greg Lukianoff for a timely conversation with Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin about free expression on college campuses …
New study challenges bleak picture of U.S. state gaps in longevity gains
A new study co-authored by two University of Wisconsin–Madison professors suggests longevity gains across all states and regions for people born between 1941 and 2000, in contrast to previous estimates suggesting a century of stagnation …
La Follette ranked among nation’s best public affairs schools by U.S. News
The La Follette School of Public Affairs ranked 3rd in the nation among public schools in health policy and management and tied for 4th place among public schools in social policy in the 2026 rankings from the U.S. News & World Report.
Geographic Variation in the Black-White Life Expectancy Gap in Wisconsin, 2005-2017
This paper examines the Black-White life expectancy gap in Wisconsin from 2005 to 2017, disaggregating the state into Milwaukee County, Dane County (Madison), and the rest of the state.
Teodoro wins Newland Award for innovative research to promote usage of utility assistance programs
The Public Administration Review announced this week that Professor Manny Teodoro of the La Follette School of Public Affairs is the recipient of its prestigious Chester Newland Award for his 2025 paper, “Medium and Message …
Exit ramps crucial for outdoor testing of stratospheric aerosol injection
The authors examine determinants of aggregate foreign exchange reserve holdings by central banks before observing central bank behavior.
La Follette alumni bring their graduate research to the courts
A cornerstone of a La Follette graduate education is the opportunity for students to partner with real-world organizations to tackle real-world policy problems. Much more than academic exercises, these client-based projects make an impact far …