Find out which alumni started new positions this summer.
Alumni
Allison Carlson – Alumni in the Spotlight
La Follette alum Allison Carlson (MPA ’05) is the executive director at Wisconsin Local Government Climate Coalition, where she works to break down barriers to decarbonization for local governments.
Hayden joins school’s Board of Visitors
Kevin Hayden (MA ’84) brings extensive leadership experience in the healthcare, government services, and insurance administration fields to the La Follette School’s Board of Visitors.
La Follette faculty, students co-author landmark report on carbon dioxide removal
Researchers from the La Follette School and the Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies helped author the 2024 State of Carbon Dioxide Removal report.
Nixon and Salzwedel appointed to UW Board of Regents
La Follette alum Tim Nixon (MA’90) and Board of Visitors member Jack Salzwedel were among the latest appointees to the UW Board of Regents.
Alumni updates – May 2024
As a new class of graduates transitions from students to alumni, many of our alumni are starting new jobs or graduate programs.
Certificate graduates make an impact in legislative offices
Three recent graduates who earned certificates in public policy from the La Follette School share their experiences working in legislative offices.
Alumni and supporters celebrate anniversary, donate $101,000 to support students
Alumni and supporters gathered in Madison to celebrate the La Follette School’s 40th anniversary and donated over $101,000 towards a record-breaking Day of the Badger campaign.
Alumni updates – April 2024
The recipient of the 2024 Alumni of Distinction Award was honored at the La Follette School’s 40th Anniversary Celebration. See who won this year’s award.
What skills do health policy professionals find most useful?
Alumni discuss skills and attributes they find useful for their work in health policy.