Category: News

Alumni updates – May 2024

As a new class of graduates transitions from students to alumni, many of our alumni are starting new jobs or graduate programs.

La Follette School joins new initiative to combat polarization on university campuses

The La Follette School is one of fourteen universities developing curricula to help students lead and engage across difference.

Certificate graduates make an impact in legislative offices

Three recent graduates who earned certificates in public policy from the La Follette School share their experiences working in legislative offices.

Student updates – spring 2024

One of our students was recently named Wisconsin Honey Queen. Another competed in the Big Ten swimming championships. Read student accomplishments at school and outside the classroom.

New research shows how important a new climate technology could be if adopted quickly

Direct air capture with carbon storage could help remove nearly five gigatonnes of carbon dioxide by midcentury if the emerging technology develops quickly enough.

Brelynn Bille wins prestigious awards, featured in UW story

MPA student Brelynn Bille was named one of two winners of a 2024 Theodore Herfurth and Teddy Kubly Award for Comprehensive Undergraduate Excellence.

La Follette School is preparing for the future with funding from Ascendium

Thanks to a $500,000 grant from Ascendium Education Group, La Follette is one step closer to meeting the high demand for public policy education.

While the economy remains strong, inflation remains top concern for Wisconsinites

Results from a statewide survey show that Wisconsin residents are concerned about inflation despite falling inflation rates and low unemployment.

Ezra Klein discusses politics, media, and government with policymakers

Klein spoke with state policymakers and answered questions during an event moderated by WisPolitics.com President Jeff Mayers.

Unpacking polarization: Ezra Klein visits the La Follette School

While visiting the La Follette School, Klein discussed how political polarization has changed with students, faculty, policymakers, and the community.