Category: News

Alumni news – October 2023

Several alumni were elected to WWIG's board of directors. Another alum authored a comprehensive report on racial equity in Dane County.

Seeking project proposals for capstone course

Working with clients, our master's students apply skills and tools they’ve learned in political, economic, and statistical analysis on real-world projects.

Photo gallery: Paul Ryan visits the La Follette School

On a visit to campus, former Speaker of the House Paul Ryan visited with students and faculty and shared his views during a public Q&A with La Follette School Director Susan Webb Yackee.

Public Policy and International Affairs Program offers hands-on public service training to students

Public policy certificate alum Cameron Yonan spent the summer during their junior year participating in the Public Policy and International Affairs program.

Certificate students jump-start their careers with internships in Washington, DC

Six La Follette School certificate students completed summer internships in Washington, D.C., as part of the Wisconsin in Washington Program.

Alumni news – September 2023

Can you guess which alum won of the 2023 Kentucky Bar Association Writing Competition? Catch up on the latest updates in this month’s alumni news.

Tim Smeeding reflects on his career upon retirement

In a career spanning five decades, Smeeding contributed to understanding poverty and inequality, and how to design more effective programs to reduce them.

Incoming master’s students bring unique skills and experiences

The La Follette community is excited to welcome 43 master's degree students from this fall from all over the world.

An introduction to the La Follette School Student Association

The La Follette School Student Association is focused on fostering community, recognizing and highlighting student accomplishments, and providing support to students.

Roger Ervin elected chair of Board of Visitors

Roger Ervin has worked in the highest levels of presidential politics and diplomatic service and served as the president and CEO of Blumont.