Inspiring evidence-based policymaking
The ambassador discussed the biggest challenges facing international diplomacy, maintaining nonpartisanship in a polarized world, and how her values have guided her work in public service.
Most of Wisconsin’s water utilities provide safe, healthy drinking water with 92% of the state’s water utilities earning A grades for water quality (health) in a first-of-its-kind water utility report card designed by Professor Manuel P. Teodoro.
The novel study, led by Associate Professor Lauren Schmitz, is among the first in economics to combine genetic information and data from a randomized controlled study.
The Kohl Competition awards funding to faculty research projects that exemplify evidence-based policymaking and meaningfully shape public policy.
When students receive scholarships, they can fully immerse themselves in their studies, with time to take on enriching coursework and participate in practical training that prepares them for careers in public service.
Participants learned about managing and leading in public organizations from La Follette School faculty and other leaders in policy-related positions.
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.
Read about which alumni have recently published new reports and tools, and who is running for office this spring.
Our students have been busy this semester receiving fellowships, starting new positions, having their work featured around campus and beyond, and even running for local office.
Join us on Tuesday, April 1 at 7 p.m. at the Memorial Union in Madison for a public presentation from Linda Thomas-Greenfield on The Art of Negotiation.