Their recommendations resulted from an in-depth analysis at the request of the City of River Falls.
News
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.
Tim Carpenter – Alumni in the Spotlight
Elected to the Wisconsin legislature at the age of 24, State Senator Tim Carpenter is one of the most experienced lawmakers in Wisconsin.
Student projects address challenges in Wisconsin and beyond
Students’ spring capstone projects addressed real-world challenges on behalf of clients including NGOs, the private sector, and both federal and state agencies.
Chicago’s participatory budgeting a positive, but incomplete, step toward inclusion
A new study finds that distrust in government was common among both those who voted in the participatory budgeting election and those who refused to vote.