Throughout its history, the La Follette School has embraced the Wisconsin Idea through research that informs better policymaking and by educating future policy leaders who have the skills to discover, critically examine, and preserve knowledge that will benefit our future society.
Outreach
La Follette and the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel partner to highlight what matters to Wisconsin
The La Follette School and Milwaukee Journal Sentinel will share insights throughout the year on how Wisconsinites feel about policy topics relevant to the 2024 election.
Interview with World Bank’s Chief Economist: Part 1
On a recent visit to campus, the World Bank’s Chief Economist, Indermit Gill, shared his thoughts on the global economy and development in Wisconsin.
2023 Salute to Local Government features La Follette Innovation Award
The first La Follette/Gladfelter Award went to the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families for their efforts to stabilize the child care industry and services during the pandemic.
Seeking project proposals for capstone course
Working with clients, our master’s students apply skills and tools they’ve learned in political, economic, and statistical analysis on real-world projects.
Photo gallery: Paul Ryan visits the La Follette School
On a visit to campus, former Speaker of the House Paul Ryan visited with students and faculty and shared his views during a public Q&A with La Follette School Director Susan Webb Yackee.
A conversation with Paul Ryan on Sept. 26
Former Speaker of the House Paul Ryan will join the UW–Madison La Follette School for a public presentation on September 26.
La Follette participates in event focused on serving across differences
The event brought together alumni to practice civil discourse and connect with others committed to public service.
Lunch at Culver’s fitting place to find common ground in polarizing political climate
The promotion of civil discourse is one of the most urgent actions the La Follette School can take going forward.
La Follette School’s many achievements featured in annual Highlights Report
Over the 2022-2023 academic year, the La Follette School’s continued growth has allowed the school to educate more future leaders than ever before.