Category: News

Alumni and supporters celebrate anniversary, donate $101,000 to support students

Alumni and supporters gathered in Madison to celebrate the La Follette School’s 40th anniversary and donated over $101,000 towards a record-breaking Day of the Badger campaign.

La Follette students and faculty present their research at state capitol

Master’s students and Assistant Professor Mariel Barnes presented their research to policymakers as part of the UW–Madison Day at the Capitol.

Alumni updates – April 2024

The recipient of the 2024 Alumni of Distinction Award was honored at the La Follette School's 40th Anniversary Celebration. See who won this year's award.

La Follette ranked among top 10% of nation’s public affairs graduate schools, first for small programs

The La Follette School ranks 23rd among the country’s public affairs graduate schools, according to the U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 rankings.

Leadership seminar inspires women leaders in government

Participants learned about managing and leading in public organizations from La Follette School faculty and other leaders in policy-related positions.

Admitted students visit campus to learn about MPA and MIPA programs

In March and April, in-person and remote attendees visited the graduate programs to gather information and connect with current students, faculty, and staff.

What skills do health policy professionals find most useful?

Alumni discuss skills and attributes they find useful for their work in health policy.

Wisconsin residents concerned about federal taxes, survey finds

Ross Milton examines Wisconsin residents' views on taxes and explains the process for state and local taxes in the Badger State.

Graduate students learn from alumni working in Chicago

Earlier this year, La Follette School students traveled to Chicago to meet and learn from alumni working at public, private, and nonprofit organizations.

Family Impact Seminar looks at financial well-being of Wisconsinites

J. Michael Collins presented to policymakers at the State Capitol about how Wisconsin households are faring in today’s economy.