University of Wisconsin–Madison

Category: Outreach

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.

Leadership seminar brings together 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.

Photo gallery: spring site and classroom visits

This spring, we hosted several site visits and a classroom guest for our graduate and certificate students. These experiences provided students with valuable opportunities to learn from policy professionals and alumni.

Record number of students attend La Follette in DC trip

The La Follette School rang in the new year by embarking on a two-day trip to our nation's capital, Washington D.C.

As water pipes crumble, so does our trust in government. Here’s how we fix this.

Manny Teodoro reflects on the 50-year impact of the Safe Drinking Water Act and shares opportunities for improvement in Wisconsin and nationwide over the next 50 years.

Survive and thrive during holiday conversations

Associate Professor Amber Wichowsky and MPA student Allison Keeley share strategies for having civil conversations during the holidays and beyond.

Adam Plotkin receives 2024 Gladfelter Award

The prestigious award, which recognizes innovation in state government, was presented at the annual Salute to Local Government event.

La Follette wraps up successful Community Conversations

La Follette School faculty, students, and staff hosted six events across the state to promote civil dialogue and give platforms for citizens to discuss their top policy issues before the 2024 election. 

Community Conversations showcase desire to find common ground across Wisconsin

Susan Yackee shares takeaways from the Main Street Agenda dinner and conversations, which brought together nearly 350 Wisconsinites with different political views in four communities across the state.