La Follette School Director Susan Yackee was named one of BRAVA magazine’s 2024 Women to Watch.
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Former Senator Herb Kohl leaves legacy of public service
The La Follette School community mourns the loss of Herb Kohl, a champion of the school and the University of Wisconsin. Kohl died on December 27, 2023.
Winter message from Director Susan Yackee
La Follette School Director Susan Yackee shares provides updates and priorities for the year ahead and shares how you can help.
Teodoro recognized at College of Letters & Science Investiture
Professor Manuel P. Teodoro of the La Follette School was among the College of Letters and Science faculty celebrated during its annual Investiture Ceremony on November 10.
New paper sheds light on mothers with low incomes’ views on credit
New research from J. Michael Collins, Sarah Halpern-Meekin, and coauthors shows that mothers with low incomes have a strong awareness of credit scoring and hope to build credit to pursue their financial goals.
Interview with World Bank’s Chief Economist: Part 1
On a recent visit to campus, the World Bank’s Chief Economist, Indermit Gill, shared his thoughts on the global economy and development in Wisconsin.
Alumni news – December 2023
Our alumni know how to make a stunning variety of policy topics accessible to the right audiences.
Graduate students learn health policy through interactive La Follette course
Students bring rich life experiences and training into the classroom, and in PA 974: Health Systems and Policy, this collective intelligence drives learning.
2023 Salute to Local Government features La Follette Innovation Award
The first La Follette/Gladfelter Award went to the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families for their efforts to stabilize the child care industry and services during the pandemic.
Nemet to serve as interim director in spring
During the spring semester, Professor Greg Nemet will serve as interim director of the La Follette School while Susan Webb Yackee is on sabbatical.