Associate Professor Yang Wang was named a Vilas Associate. Professor Susan Yackee’s paper won the Kenneth J. Meier Award.
Social Policy
Students gain applied policy research experience through new internships addressing poverty
Last fall, the UW–Madison Institute for Research on Poverty hired several undergraduate students for internships that allow them to build policy research and communications skills.
Barnes’ manosphere research shines light on overlooked political force
New research by La Follette Assistant Professor Mariel Barnes analyzes the “manosphere,” a subculture which now exerts influence in national politics.
Work by Fletcher, Barcellos cited in President Biden’s Economic Report
La Follette faculty members Jason Fletcher and Silvia Barcellos were cited in the Economic Report of the President that was delivered to congress on January 10.
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.
How do we rebuild trust? One simple answer is to ask people what they think.
Denia Garcia addresses the lack of trust in government and her research on participatory budgeting.
La Follette faculty promotions: Schmitz earns tenure, Durrance now full professor
The Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents awarded La Follette School faculty member Lauren Schmitz tenure, effective this fall.
Student projects address challenges in Wisconsin and beyond
Students’ spring capstone projects addressed real-world challenges on behalf of clients including NGOs, the private sector, and both federal and state agencies.
Deadly domestic abuse cases show why gun violence is a top concern in Wisconsin
Mariel Barnes outlines the growing support among Wisconsinites for universal background checks and red flag laws.
Survey shows cost of childcare and affording food weighs on Wisconsin parents
Sarah Halpern-Meekin explains findings from new survey data on the perspectives and needs of Wisconsin families with young children.