Category: News

Remembering David Nelson

David Nelson, longtime La Follette School adjunct instructor and friend of the school, passed away on July 22.

Fall events to address Wisconsinites’ concerns leading up to November elections

We're hosting events across Wisconsin to examine critical issues facing voters in the upcoming November elections.

Undergraduates gain research experience working with La Follette faculty

Assisting faculty members with research helped undergraduate certificate students Maria Manansala and Rachel Fedorchak build skills for their future careers.

La Follette Policy Poll data offers learning opportunity for students

The results of the La Follette Policy Poll paint a revealing portrait of Wisconsinites’ opinions on public policy ahead of the state's mid-term elections.

Research spotlight: Weimer on who visits relatives in nursing homes

In July, La Follette School Professor David L. Weimer contributed to an article in the Journal of Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine (JAMDA) that analyzes factors affecting the likelihood that family members will visit relatives in nursing homes. We asked Weimer, a nationally recognized expert on benefit-cost analysis, to tell us about the project. What made you …

Board of Visitors Spotlight: Eric Schutt

At SHINE Technologies, Eric Schutt is Chief of staff, vice president of government affairs, and Mo-99 project director.

Smeeding wins Roger Herriot Award for Innovation

La Follette School Professor Tim has worked in income and wealth policy to promote cross-national research on socioeconomic outcomes.

Alumni News – August 2022

We all have our niche, and La Follette School grads are no exception. Our alumni have recently dived deep into the dangers of artificial intelligence, nuclear energy justice, and the Tariff Act of 1930.

Remembering Geoffrey Wallace

La Follette School professor Geoffrey Wallace passed away unexpectedly on July 16. Wallace’s contributions to the La Follette School were extensive and extraordinary.

Alumni News – July 2022

La Follette School alumni make important contributions at many stages of their careers. Recently, our alumni have been recognized for their investigative journalism, their commitment to community building and social justice, and more.