“Having the flexibility to dig into topics that interested me as I grew each semester was very rewarding.”
Page Bazan
Celebrated teacher and cost-benefit analysis scholar, David Weimer, retires
Professor David Weimer taught hundreds of students at the La Follette School and inspired countless others through his pioneering research in the field of cost-benefit analysis.
Sarah Koker receives 2025-26 Brenton Health Policy Scholarship
The annual scholarship recognizes an exceptional student who is passionate about health policy.
Former Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels shares insights from a career in policy, higher ed, and business
During his visit to campus for the La Follette School’s Spring Spotlight, former Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels met with students and headlined a public event.
With a gift honoring Sen. Herb Kohl’s legacy, Music Hall to be renamed and serve as future home of La Follette School
The gift from Herb Kohl Philanthropies, totaling $30 million, dedicates $10 million to support ongoing programming and $20 million for building renovations.
Fall 2025 highlights La Follette’s partnerships
This fall, the La Follette School partnered with policy exerts on numerous class visits and other campus departments to host three networking events.
COP30 will show efforts to curb planet warming persist
Over 95% of countries remain committed to the Paris Agreement, and thousands of states, provinces, territories, and cities across the world continue the work.
New undergraduate major in public policy to debut fall 2026
A bachelor’s degree in public policy will prepare students for successful careers in government, nonprofits, consulting, advocacy, and business.
Nemet explains how One Big Beautiful Bill impacts energy policy
President Donald Trump’s massive budget bill makes sweeping changes to the tax code, defense spending, and while also impacting most of the clean energy provisions enacted under President Joe Biden.
La Follette students drive forward regionalized taxi system for three Northwest Wisconsin municipalities
Under an implementation plan proposed by graduate students in the La Follette School of Public Affairs, Hudson, New Richmond, and River Falls could implement a shared-ride taxi system by 2027.