This spring, the La Follette School welcomed a wide range of alumni back to campus, not as students, but as teachers.
Outreach
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.
Former Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels shares insights from a career in policy, higher ed, and business
During his visit to campus for the La Follette School’s Spring Spotlight, former Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels met with students and headlined a public event.
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.
Upcoming events center on finding common ground, open debate
Upcoming spring events feature speakers focused on civil dialogue and finding common ground, including Gov. Mitch Daniels, Greg Lukianoff, and Michael Barbaro.
A January filled with career possibilities
This winter break, the La Follette School hosted a range of career events aimed at promoting student networking and preparing students for success in the career paths they are about to embark on.
Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services honored with 2025 Gladfelter Award
At the 33rd Annual Salute to Local Government Awards, hosted by the Wisconsin Policy Forum, the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) was honored with the Gladfelter Award for Innovation in State Government.
Fall 2025 highlights La Follette’s partnerships
This fall, the La Follette School partnered with policy exerts on numerous class visits and other campus departments to host three networking events.
The policy players behind higher education
Alumni Tim Casper (MA ’99) and Jen Klippel (MPA ’06) share their experiences working in higher education and how their La Follette School training helped them.
Connecting the classroom to local government
Master’s student Travis Austin (MPA ’26) and alum Theola Carter (MA ’91) discuss their involvement in local government.