The La Follette School is pleased to announce a $100,000 pledge from Craig Culver, co-founder of Culver’s, to support the school’s mission of preparing the next generation of public leaders.
Donations and Scholarships
La Follette launches new career hub with support from Ascendium
This month, the La Follette School launched a brand-new career hub designed to connect students to policy jobs, internships, and career resources.
With a gift honoring Sen. Herb Kohl’s legacy, Music Hall to be renamed and serve as future home of La Follette School
The gift from Herb Kohl Philanthropies, totaling $30 million, dedicates $10 million to support ongoing programming and $20 million for building renovations.
David J. Krings Memorial Scholarship established to cultivate servant leadership
Created to carry forward the values that defined his life and career, the David J. Krings Memorial Scholarship was established this year in honor of La Follette School alumnus David J. Krings MA ’72. A …
Record-breaking Day of the Badger for the La Follette School
During UW–Madison’s annual giving day, Day of the Badger, 218 alumni and friends donated $122,309 to support the La Follette School.
Empowering students to create meaningful policy solutions
When students receive scholarships, they can fully immerse themselves in their studies, with time to take on enriching coursework and participate in practical training that prepares them for careers in public service.
Professors Nemet and Durrance first to receive two new La Follette awards
Greg Nemet was awarded the school’s first Jack Salzwedel Distinguished Faculty Chair in Business and Regulation. Christine Durrance received the new Curt and Sue Culver Professorship in Public Policy Education.
La Follette School is preparing for the future with funding from Ascendium
Thanks to a $500,000 grant from Ascendium Education Group, La Follette is one step closer to meeting the high demand for public policy education.
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.
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.