Category: News

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.

New faculty Q&A: Silvia Helena Barcellos

Silvia Helena Barcellos joined the La Follette School's faculty in fall 2024. She discusses her research, teaching, and more.

Health policy students gain skills through work with Baby’s First Years project

In May, health policy certificate student Susan Farias joined Professor Sarah Halpern-Meekin in her work on the project, which studies the impact of poverty reduction on families and young children.

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.

Tom Hruz – Alumni in the Spotlight

Tom Hruz (MPA ’97) has served as an appellate judge on the Wisconsin Court of Appeals, District III, since 2014.

Internship illustrates the importance of inclusive representation in government

Public policy certificate student Alexa Iraheta spent the summer in Washington, D.C. completing an internship.

New research reveals heat pump inequities across US

As heat pumps gain popularity in the U.S. as an important strategy for reducing fossil fuel emissions, new research led by Morgan Edwards highlights current inequities in the technology’s use. 

Jill Karofsky – Alumni in the Spotlight

As a Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice, every day Jill Karofsky (MA ’92) is tasked with thinking about the most important issues of our time and is challenged by thorny legal issues.

Alumni updates – November 2024

Read about new books, new jobs, and other updates from our alumni.

Alumni and friends support student DC trip on Fill the Hill

On October 24–25, La Follette School alumni and friends raised over $5,700 during Fill the Hill to support the school’s upcoming student career trip to Washington, D.C.