The new professorship will recognize a faculty member who demonstrates excellence in teaching and student mentorship.
Board of Visitors
News stories about members of the La Follette School’s Board of Visitors.
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.
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.
La Follette School Distinguished Faculty Chair in Business and Regulation Announced
This new endowed chair, the first of its kind at the La Follette School, was made possible by a generous $3 million donation from American Family Insurance.
2023 Salute to Local Government features La Follette Innovation Award
The first La Follette/Gladfelter Award went to the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families for their efforts to stabilize the child care industry and services during the pandemic.
Board member Howard receives social work distinguished alumni award
Leslie Ann Howard, a member of the La Follette School’s Board of Visitors, recently received the Sandra Rosenbaum School of Social Work’s 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award.
Abele joins school’s Board of Visitors
Jennifer Abele (MPA ’01) has served Milwaukee in many leadership roles, including as leader of the Milwaukee Water Works and chief partnership officer for UW–Milwaukee.
Roger Ervin elected chair of Board of Visitors
Roger Ervin has worked in the highest levels of presidential politics and diplomatic service and served as the president and CEO of Blumont.
Lunch at Culver’s fitting place to find common ground in polarizing political climate
The promotion of civil discourse is one of the most urgent actions the La Follette School can take going forward.
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.