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 …
Donations and Scholarships
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.
Mia Williams receives Brenton Health Policy Scholarship
This annual award recognizes an outstanding La Follette School student who plans to pursue a career in the health sector.
Kohl Initiative empowers La Follette to promote civil discourse
A $10 million donation from former U.S. Senator Herb Kohl has empowered the La Follette School to grow at an unprecedented rate and to greatly expand policy education and outreach on campus.
144 alumni and friends support students on Day of the Badger
For the third year in a row, La Follette School alumni and friends rallied to support students during Day of the Badger.