Tim Casper (MA ’99) serves as the executive vice president at Madison Area Technical College.
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New undergraduate major in public policy to debut fall 2026
A bachelor’s degree in public policy will prepare students for successful careers in government, nonprofits, consulting, advocacy, and business.
The policy players behind higher education
Alumni Tim Casper (MA ’99) and Jen Klippel (MPA ’06) share their experiences working in higher education and how their La Follette School training helped them.
Winter Petry — Student in the Spotlight
“I’ve been fortunate to work with several outstanding La Follette alumni who have played important roles in my personal and professional development.”
Hilldale lecturer Sendhil Mullainathan: “We’re building the wrong AI”
The La Follette School of Public Affairs is hosting renowned scholar Professor Sendhil Mullainathan on November 6 for a sold-out public presentation on the profound changes AI will bring to the economy and public policy. …
Pamela Ritger de la Rosa — Alumni in the Spotlight
Ritger de la Rosa (MIPA’13) serves as environmental sustainability program manager and deputy director for the City of Milwaukee Environmental Sustainability Office.
Zach Vruwink — Student in the Spotlight
“I am excited to continue a career aimed at improving the lives of Wisconsin’s citizens.”
Connecting the classroom to local government
Master’s student Travis Austin (MPA ’26) and alum Theola Carter (MA ’91) discuss their involvement in local government.
Student in the Spotlight: Hunter McCormick, LSSA President
“The La Follette community welcomed me with open arms, and I am thankful to have gotten to know so many of my great peers in such a short time.”
Exploring La Follette’s State Capitol career connections
This story is part of a series that highlights La Follette’s employer connections and the career opportunities available to students after they graduate. On September 26, an Eat & Greet will bring together La Follette …