Alumni updates – January 2025
Learn which of our alumni started new roles and attended conferences this month.
January 10, 2025
Enrollment in certificate programs exceeds 500 students
In December, 20 students graduated with certificates—12 in public policy and 8 in health policy.
January 10, 2025
Professors Nemet and Durrance first to receive two new La Follette awards
Greg Nemet was awarded the school’s first Jack Salzwedel Distinguished Faculty Chair in Business and Regulation. Christine Durrance received the new Curt and Sue Culver Professorship in Public Policy Education.
December 17, 2024
As water pipes crumble, so does our trust in government. Here’s how we fix this.
Manny Teodoro reflects on the 50-year impact of the Safe Drinking Water Act and shares opportunities for improvement in Wisconsin and nationwide over the next 50 years.
December 17, 2024
Safe Drinking Water Act turns 50: symposium charts path for the future of America’s tap water
For the 50th anniversary of the Safe Drinking Water Act, the La Follette School of Public Affairs partnered with the Water & Health Advisory Council to host an event envisioning the future of U.S. drinking water.
December 17, 2024
Abigail Swetz – Alumni in the Spotlight
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.
December 10, 2024
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.
December 10, 2024Alumni updates – December 2024
Learn about some of the many ways La Follette alumni are making a positive impact this month.
December 6, 2024
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.
December 4, 2024
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.
November 18, 2024- More news
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Events
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Jan15
La Follette in DC Reception @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Logan Tavern, 1423 P St NW, Washington, DC 20005 Get directions
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Jan22
Spring Semester Kickoff @ 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Sterling Hall, conference room 1328 Get directions
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Jan24
Environmental Public Policy Eat & Greet @ 3:30 pm - 6:00 pm Steenbock's Dining Room, Discovery Building Get directions
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Jan29
Supporting Inclusivity and Community @ 12:30 pm - 1:45 pm Nancy Nicholas Hall, room 1125 Get directions
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Jan29
Public service fair @ 3:30 pm - 6:00 pm Gordon Dining & Events Center Get Directions