New research by La Follette Assistant Professor Mariel Barnes analyzes the “manosphere,” a subculture which now exerts influence in national politics.
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Alumni updates – February 2025
Learn which alumni started new positions or earned recognitions this month.
Chinn’s new textbook provides students with updated perspectives on international economics
Menzie Chinn published a landmark new textbook last month to help college students make sense of the complex global economy and the geopolitics surrounding it.
Record number of students attend La Follette in DC trip
The La Follette School rang in the new year by embarking on a two-day trip to our nation’s capital, Washington D.C.
Work by Fletcher, Barcellos cited in President Biden’s Economic Report
La Follette faculty members Jason Fletcher and Silvia Barcellos were cited in the Economic Report of the President that was delivered to congress on January 10.
New faculty Q&A: Jason Delborne
Jason Delborne joined the La Follette School’s faculty in spring 2025. He discusses his research, teaching, and more.
Grace Pierner receives 2024-25 Brenton Health Policy Scholarship
The annual scholarship recognizes an exceptional student who is passionate about health policy.
Alumni updates – January 2025
Learn which of our alumni started new roles and attended conferences this month.
Enrollment in certificate programs exceeds 500 students
In December, 20 students graduated with certificates—12 in public policy and 8 in health policy.
Professors Nemet and Durrance first to receive two new La Follette awards
Greg Nemet was awarded the school’s first Jack Salzwedel Distinguished Faculty Chair in Business and Regulation. Christine Durrance received the new Curt and Sue Culver Professorship in Public Policy Education.