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.
Outreach
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.
La Follette students find financial capability program is vital for humanitarian migrants’ financial literacy, stability
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.
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.