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.
Inspiring evidence-based policymaking
The event brought together alumni to practice civil discourse and connect with others committed to public service.
The promotion of civil discourse is one of the most urgent actions the La Follette School can take going forward.
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.
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.
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.
La Follette School students researched policy solutions to would reduce the urban heat island effect in the City of La Crosse.
Students concluded their graduate education this spring by completing projects addressing real-world challenges on behalf of clients from the public, non-governmental, and private sectors.
A $10 million donation from former U.S. Senator Herb Kohl has empowered the La Follette School to grow at an unprecedented rate and to greatly expand policy education and outreach on campus.
Sixteen undergraduate students were given an exciting opportunity this spring during La Follette’s Workshop in Health Policy when they were able to research and propose recommendations for policy questions crafted by Wisconsin state legislators.
Director of strategic initiatives Lisa Ellinger joined UW–Madison staff and faculty on the Wisconsin Idea Seminar, where she met with and learned from people across the state who are deeply connected to where they live.