Abigail Swetz’s (MPA ’19) favorite part about her role as executive director at Fair Wisconsin is that every day is different from the last.
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Student updates – winter 2024
One of our students moderated a session at the UW–Madison Diversity Forum. Another organized an event to encourage voting. Read more about student accomplishments at school and outside the classroom.
Alumni updates – December 2024
Learn about some of the many ways La Follette alumni are making a positive impact this month.
UniverCity partnership inspires new homestead credit in Adams County
While completing his La Follette degree, John O’Malley (MIPA ’23) partnered with UW–Madison’s UniverCity Alliance on a project that inspired a new Homestead Credit Incentive program.
Survive and thrive during holiday conversations
Associate Professor Amber Wichowsky and MPA student Allison Keeley share strategies for having civil conversations during the holidays and beyond.
New faculty Q&A: Silvia Helena Barcellos
Silvia Helena Barcellos joined the La Follette School’s faculty in fall 2024. She discusses her research, teaching, and more.
Health policy students gain skills through work with Baby’s First Years project
In May, health policy certificate student Susan Farias joined Professor Sarah Halpern-Meekin in her work on the project, which studies the impact of poverty reduction on families and young children.
Adam Plotkin receives 2024 Gladfelter Award
The prestigious award, which recognizes innovation in state government, was presented at the annual Salute to Local Government event.
Tom Hruz – Alumni in the Spotlight
Tom Hruz (MPA ’97) has served as an appellate judge on the Wisconsin Court of Appeals, District III, since 2014.
Internship illustrates the importance of inclusive representation in government
Public policy certificate student Alexa Iraheta spent the summer in Washington, D.C. completing an internship.