Can you guess which alum won of the 2023 Kentucky Bar Association Writing Competition? Catch up on the latest updates in this month’s alumni news.
Alumni
La Follette participates in event focused on serving across differences
The event brought together alumni to practice civil discourse and connect with others committed to public service.
La Follette School’s many achievements featured in annual Highlights Report
Over the 2022-2023 academic year, the La Follette School’s continued growth has allowed the school to educate more future leaders than ever before.
La Follette School joins national network of universities, supported by Volcker Alliance
To boost opportunities for undergraduate policy students, the La Follette School joined a national network of universities and colleges training undergraduates for careers in public service.
Alumni news – August 2023
Alumni with expertise in energy and environmental policy recently made strides in their careers.
Wagner joins school, Ellinger starts new role
After three years as outreach director, Lisa Ellinger (MPA ’03) became the school’s director of strategic initiatives. Jennifer Wagner joined the school as the new outreach director.
Conant joins school’s Board of Visitors
Alex Conant (MPA ’03) is a founding partner at Firehouse Strategies, a bipartisan public affairs firm based in Washington, D.C. He joined the La Follette School’s Board of Visitors in April.
Alumni news – July 2023
Our alumni are newsworthy! Their work and expertise have been highlighted in the media recently.
Blumer appointed to Wisconsin Technical College System Board
Alum Lindsay Blumer (MPA ’04) was appointed to the Wisconsin Technical College System Board by Gov. Tony Evers.
Arolas awarded American Family Funding Initiative Award to innovate research method
Assistant Professor Héctor Pifarré i Arolas and his collaborator, Assistant Professor Adeline Lo of the Political Science department, received the American Family Funding Initiative Award.