Category: Donations and Scholarships

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.

Day of the Badger challenge to support students from underrepresented groups

On March 28 and 29, La Follette School alumni and friends can help the school unlock $20,000 while supporting students.

League of Wisconsin Municipalities supports future La Follette leaders

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.

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!