La Follette students developed a database monitoring the impact of OCT cases around the United States in Nelson Institute undergraduate course.
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Culver’s donates $100,000 to the La Follette School
The La Follette School is pleased to announce a $100,000 pledge from Craig Culver, co-founder of Culver’s, to support the school’s mission of preparing the next generation of public leaders.
Greg Lukianoff: ‘Dissent is essential for understanding the world’
La Follette partnered with the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s Office of the Chancellor last month to host free speech advocate Greg Lukianoff for a timely conversation with Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin about free expression on college campuses …
New study challenges bleak picture of U.S. state gaps in longevity gains
A new study co-authored by two University of Wisconsin–Madison professors suggests longevity gains across all states and regions for people born between 1941 and 2000, in contrast to previous estimates suggesting a century of stagnation …
La Follette ranked among nation’s best public affairs schools by U.S. News
The La Follette School of Public Affairs ranked 3rd in the nation among public schools in health policy and management and tied for 4th place among public schools in social policy in the 2026 rankings from the U.S. News & World Report.
Teodoro wins Newland Award for innovative research to promote usage of utility assistance programs
The Public Administration Review announced this week that Professor Manny Teodoro of the La Follette School of Public Affairs is the recipient of its prestigious Chester Newland Award for his 2025 paper, “Medium and Message …
La Follette undergrad projects deliver real-world policy impact across Wisconsin
Last fall, La Follette undergraduate public policy and health policy students stepped outside of the classroom and into professional environments partnering with state associations, local government leaders and emergency management officials to deliver research with immediate, real-world impact.
La Follette alumni-student collaboration highlights policy research
This spring, La Follette alum Kevin Dospoy partnered with current MPA student Jacob Anderson to co-author the latest Forward Analytics Spotlight, “Affordability: More than Wages vs. Prices.”
La Follette launches new career hub with support from Ascendium
This month, the La Follette School launched a brand-new career hub designed to connect students to policy jobs, internships, and career resources.
Celebrated teacher and cost-benefit analysis scholar, David Weimer, retires
Professor David Weimer taught hundreds of students at the La Follette School and inspired countless others through his pioneering research in the field of cost-benefit analysis.