Wichowsky and Yackee discuss Main Street Agenda on Badger Talks
Associate Professor Amber Wichowsky and Director Susan Webb Yackee shared how the Main Street Agenda Project helped bridge political divides in Wisconsin.
July 8, 2025
Emerging carbon dioxide removal strategies can help combat climate change if policymakers temper early expectations
A host of emerging methods that remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere can be critical tools to limit global temperature increases, so long as policymakers don’t overestimate the methods’ role in their climate strategies. This …
July 2, 2025
Wichowsky hits the ground running at La Follette
This spring, Associate Professor Amber Wichowsky capped off an impactful first year at La Follette by debuting a new undergraduate course aimed at getting students to think about public policy as part of everyday life, …
June 27, 2025
Six years on, the Kohl Initiative continues to transform public policy education
On May 12, 2019, La Follette School Director and Professor Susan Webb Yackee announced the transformative $10 million gift from Senator Herb Kohl during the La Follette graduation ceremony in the Wisconsin State Capitol. Dubbed the …
June 27, 2025
Teodoro’s water report cards make their Capitol debut
Professor Manny Teodoro presented his groundbreaking water utility report card project to policymakers at the Wisconsin State Capitol.
June 26, 2025
David J. Krings Memorial Scholarship established to cultivate servant leadership
Created to carry forward the values that defined his life and career, the David J. Krings Memorial Scholarship was established this year in honor of La Follette School alumnus David J. Krings MA ’72. A …
June 26, 2025
Architect chosen for Music Hall renovations
The La Follette School recently completed contract negotiations with the architectural firm KieranTimberlake to design the future home of the La Follette School at Music Hall.
May 14, 2025
Congratulations, La Follette grads!
On May 9, the La Follette School celebrated its 2025 master’s degree graduates in a ceremony at the Wisconsin State Capitol with 45 MPA and MIPA graduates.
May 13, 2025
Student updates – spring 2025
Learn which of our students are starting new positions and internships.
May 9, 2025
Kulig wins College of Letters & Science Academic Staff Mid-Career Award
The La Follette School’s associate director received the award in recognition of his outstanding leadership and service to the university.
May 8, 2025- More news
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Events
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Jul21
Admitted Graduate Student Orientation - Session 2 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Online Event
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Aug21
Admitted Graduate Student Orientation - Session 3 @ 10:00 am - 3:30 pm Alumni Lounge at the Pyle Center Get directions
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Sep15
Master's degree programs virtual information session @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Online Event
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Oct16
Master's degree programs virtual information session @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Online Event
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Nov07
Graduate student drop-in advising @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Online Event