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.
Outreach
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.
La Follette School joins national network of universities, supported by Volcker Alliance
To boost opportunities for undergraduate policy students, the La Follette School joined a national network of universities and colleges training undergraduates for careers in public service.
Wagner joins school, Ellinger starts new role
After three years as outreach director, Lisa Ellinger (MPA ’03) became the school’s director of strategic initiatives. Jennifer Wagner joined the school as the new outreach director.
Tree canopy, pocket parks could make La Crosse cooler
La Follette School students researched policy solutions to would reduce the urban heat island effect in the City of La Crosse.