Category: News

Reed Lei departs La Follette for Shanghai Jiao Tong University

Lei is now an associate professor of political science at their School of International and Public Affairs.

2024 faculty awards

Several La Follette School faculty members received prestigious awards, honors, and grants this year.

Alumni updates – August 2024

Find out which alumni recently started new jobs, published articles, and more.

Student report recommends regionalized taxi system in Northwest Wisconsin

Their recommendations resulted from an in-depth analysis at the request of the City of River Falls.

La Follette graduate studies education policy to support underserved populations

Hnub Xiong (MPA’ 24) is joining a PhD program at the University of Minnesota this fall to pursue her interest in higher education policy.

Graduate students create Fighting Bobs FC soccer team

The Fighting Bobs FC has helped to build community within the La Follette School, allowing students to meet new faces and bond over both the wins and losses of their team.

La Follette students find financial capability program is vital for humanitarian migrants’ financial literacy, stability

La Follette graduate students evaluate The International Rescue Committee’s financial capability program and its effectiveness in helping humanitarian migrants navigate the U.S. financial system.

Alumni updates – July 2024

Congratulations to Abby Swetz (MPA ’19), who was appointed as executive director of Fair Wisconsin. Learn more in this month's alumni updates.

The opioid crisis complicates a healthcare system already troubling Wisconsinites

Christine Durrance explains the opioid epidemic, its impact on children and families, and how Wisconsin residents are affected.

Tawsif Anam – Alumni in the Spotlight

Tawsif Anam has served as regional director for the office of Wisconsin Senator Ron Johnson for the past 10 years, and has experience working in the private, public, and nonprofit sectors in the U.S. and overseas.