Category: News

Photo Gallery: Election 2022 Events

As part of the Wisconsin Main Street Agenda project, the La Follette School co-hosted public forums throughout the state to discuss the issues that were most important to voters.

Alumni News – December 2022

From cities to nations, our alumni have taken on roles as leaders, communicators, and changemakers.

Board of Visitors spotlight: Katharine Lyall

Katharine C. Lyall, who served as president of the University of Wisconsin System from 1992 to 2004, has advised the La Follette School through her service on its Board of Visitors since 2015.

Student News — Winter 2022

La Follette students have been busy this semester starting new internships and jobs, writing influential articles and publications, and sharing research and advocacy efforts with others.

Yackee’s December letter highlights growth of school

In her December letter to alumni and friends, La Follette School Director and Professor Susan Webb Yackee reflected on the past year and looked forward to 2022.

Student covers election canvasing in audio story

Student journalist Haoyan (Ken) Wang covered efforts to get out the vote ahead of the November midterm elections for a class project.

Copelovitch named Jean Monnet Chair

This fall, the European Commission named Professor Mark Copelovitch a Jean Monnet Chair in the European Union (EU) and the Global Economy.

Photo Gallery: Politics & Policy with Nate Silver

Nate Silver of FiveThirtyEight shared insights into election forecasting and politics through a class visit, a conversation with local journalists, and a public talk.

Health policy undergraduates gain valuable experience through internships

Health Policy Certificate students have the opportunity to apply practical skills and knowledge gained during their coursework and develop skills in a professional setting through internships with the state legislature, nonprofits, healthcare organizations, and more.

Alumni News — November 2022

Recent alumni started exciting new roles and shared their expertise on a podcast and in the news.