At its annual membership conference in October, the League of Wisconsin Municipalities unveiled generous financial gifts to honor long-time League staff and support future La Follette School students.
Donations and Scholarships
Annual report highlights a year of growth and accomplishments
The school honored 47 outstanding master’s degree graduates, grew its undergraduate course enrollment to more than 700 students, and continued to act as a convener of thoughtful debate.
La Follette School graduate programs offer excellent value, according to Wall Street Journal analysis
A tool created by the Wall Street Journal shows that the La Follette School offers one of the best values among public policy master’s degrees in the country.
Kohl Initiative greatly expands school’s impact
Three years ago, the La Follette School received its largest gift in school history – a $10 million donation from former U.S. Senator Herb Kohl known as the Kohl Initiative.
Terrell accepted into two fellowship programs
La Follette School Master of Public Affairs student Gabriel Stowe Terrell was recently accepted to the 2022 Public Policy New Voices (PPNV) fellowship program.
Over $47,000 raised to support La Follette School students
Thank you to the 133 donors who helped the La Follette School raise over $47,000 during Day of the Badger!
Alumni create $20,000 Day of the Badger challenge
On April 5 and 6, Day of the Badger donors can help the La Follette School unlock an extra $20,000 generously donated by alumni.
Youngmans’ estate gift to support faculty chair
An estate gift from Michael and JoAnn Youngman will create the La Follette School’s first endowed chair.
Nearly $24,600 raised to support graduate students
A very special thank you to the 111 alumni and other donors who contributed to the La Follette School during UW–Madison’s second Day of the Badger.