These internship host organizations helped to give La Follette students invaluable hands-on experiences over the past year.
Outreach
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.
Family Impact Seminar looks at financial well-being of Wisconsinites
J. Michael Collins presented to policymakers at the State Capitol about how Wisconsin households are faring in today’s economy.
La Follette School celebrates 40 years
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.
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.