Inspiring evidence-based policymaking
The gift from Herb Kohl Philanthropies, totaling $30 million, dedicates $10 million to support ongoing programming and $20 million for building renovations.
Master's student Travis Austin (MPA ’26) and alum Theola Carter (MA ’91) discuss their involvement in local government.
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.
According to an alumni employment survey that was conducted in the summer of 2024, La Follette School alumni enjoy favorable employment outcomes after graduation.
The new professorship will recognize a faculty member who demonstrates excellence in teaching and student mentorship.
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 alum Tim Nixon (MA’90) and Board of Visitors member Jack Salzwedel were among the latest appointees to the UW Board of Regents.
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.
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.
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.