Read about which alumni have recently published new reports and tools, and who is running for office this spring.
Alumni
Supporting state service agencies
Service agencies tend to be an especially good fit for La Follette alumni, who have had the chance to practice skills that are needed to excel at a nonpartisan institution.
La Follette at work: alumni report strong employment outcomes
According to an alumni employment survey that was conducted in the summer of 2024, La Follette School alumni enjoy favorable employment outcomes after graduation.
“Eat and Greet” series connects students with policy experts
Alumni and friends serving in state environmental public policy positions were invited to discuss their career paths with students in January.
Alumni updates – February 2025
Learn which alumni started new positions or earned recognitions this month.
Alumni updates – January 2025
Learn which of our alumni started new roles and attended conferences this month.
Abigail Swetz – Alumni in the Spotlight
Abigail Swetz’s (MPA ’19) favorite part about her role as executive director at Fair Wisconsin is that every day is different from the last.
Alumni updates – December 2024
Learn about some of the many ways La Follette alumni are making a positive impact this month.
UniverCity partnership inspires new homestead credit in Adams County
While completing his La Follette degree, John O’Malley (MIPA ’23) partnered with UW–Madison’s UniverCity Alliance on a project that inspired a new Homestead Credit Incentive program.
Tom Hruz – Alumni in the Spotlight
Tom Hruz (MPA ’97) has served as an appellate judge on the Wisconsin Court of Appeals, District III, since 2014.