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Academics
2022 Kohl Award Winners announced
Scrolling the real estate listings on Zillow became a national obsession in the last two years as people looked for fantasy alternatives to the pandemic’s grinding stress. But while others were ogling granite countertops and …
Barnes awarded Wisconsin Idea Collaboration Grant
Assistant Professor Mariel Barnes of the La Follette School, along with Associate Professor Kate Walsh of the Department of Psychology, received a Wisconsin Idea Collaboration Grant to evaluate the effectiveness of flexible financial assistance in helping survivors of domestic violence find and maintain stable housing situations.
Smeeding receives Hilldale Award
La Follette School Professor Timothy Smeeding was selected as the recipient of the 2022 Hilldale Award in the Social Sciences. The Hilldale Award, which is one of the most prestigious awards given by UW–Madison, recognizes …
Spring events to address American Democracy, American Dream
This spring, the La Follette School will host leading experts to discuss some of the biggest challenges facing our country.
Schmitz wins prestigious Vilas Associates Competition award
La Follette School Assistant Professor Lauren Schmitz is a 2022-23 winner of the Vilas Associates Competition. The award funds important new and ongoing UW-Madison research.
Foreign Language and Area Studies Fellowship accelerates students’ language learning
The Foreign Language and Area Studies fellowship (FLAS) is funded by the U.S. Department of Education to help students gain deeper knowledge of international languages and cultures. The program provides generous funding, including full tuition and fee reimbursement and a $15,000 stipend.
Master of Public Affairs and Master of Public Health dual-degree program trains students for work at the crossroads of public health and policy
The La Follette School’s Master of Public Affairs and Master of Public Health (MPA-MPH) dual-degree program prepares students to lead as health policy professionals.
Public Policy Certificate graduates represent broad academic interests
Ten students who received undergraduate degrees from UW–Madison in December 2021 also earned a Certificate in Public Policy from the La Follette School of Public Affairs. Their coursework reflects a broad range of student interests. …
New Certificate in Health Policy attracts 53 students with diverse interests
In November, the La Follette School opened applications for its new Undergraduate Certificate in Health Policy, admitting 53 students to the program.