La Follette graduate students evaluate The International Rescue Committee’s financial capability program and its effectiveness in helping humanitarian migrants navigate the U.S. financial system.
Outreach
Student projects address challenges in Wisconsin and beyond
Students’ spring capstone projects addressed real-world challenges on behalf of clients including NGOs, the private sector, and both federal and state agencies.
Interview with World Bank’s Chief Economist: Part 2
While visiting campus, the World Bank’s Chief Economist, Indermit Gill, shared his thoughts on the global economy and development in Wisconsin.
Recognizing 2023-24 undergraduate internship host organizations
These internship host organizations helped to give La Follette students invaluable hands-on experiences over the past year.
La Follette School joins new initiative to combat polarization on university campuses
The La Follette School is one of fourteen universities developing curricula to help students lead and engage across difference.
Ezra Klein discusses politics, media, and government with policymakers
Klein spoke with state policymakers and answered questions during an event moderated by WisPolitics.com President Jeff Mayers.
Unpacking polarization: Ezra Klein visits the La Follette School
While visiting the La Follette School, Klein discussed how political polarization has changed with students, faculty, policymakers, and the community.
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 students and faculty present their research at state capitol
Master’s students and Assistant Professor Mariel Barnes presented their research to policymakers as part of the UW–Madison Day at the Capitol.
Leadership seminar inspires women leaders in government
Participants learned about managing and leading in public organizations from La Follette School faculty and other leaders in policy-related positions.