La Follette students present at national policy conference
Master of Public Affairs students Jacklyn Alsbro and Abbie Klein presented their research at the November Fall Research Conference with the Association for Public Policy Analysis & Management (APPAM).
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
La Follette alumni bring their graduate research to the courts
A cornerstone of a La Follette graduate education is the opportunity for students to partner with real-world organizations to tackle real-world policy problems. Much more than academic exercises, these client-based projects make an impact far …
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services honored with 2025 Gladfelter Award
At the 33rd Annual Salute to Local Government Awards, hosted by the Wisconsin Policy Forum, the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) was honored with the Gladfelter Award for Innovation in State Government.
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Teodoro wins Boyd Award for transformative work in drinking water field
The Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies presented Professor Manny Teodoro of the La Follette School of Public Affairs with its prestigious 2025 Donald R. Boyd Award during its 2025 Executive Management Conference this fall.
Monday, December 8, 2025
The power of the badger network — students and alumni unite for Eat & Greet series
This fall, the La Follette School of Public Affairs’ expanding Eat & Greet Series explored careers in public service and education through three networking events focused on state government, local government, and higher education.
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Fall 2025 highlights La Follette’s partnerships
This fall, the La Follette School partnered with policy exerts on numerous class visits and other campus departments to host three networking events.
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
COP30 will show efforts to curb planet warming persist
Over 95% of countries remain committed to the Paris Agreement, and thousands of states, provinces, territories, and cities across the world continue the work.
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Tim Casper — Alumni in the Spotlight
Tim Casper (MA ’99) serves as the executive vice president at Madison Area Technical College.
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
New undergraduate major in public policy to debut fall 2026
A bachelor's degree in public policy will prepare students for successful careers in government, nonprofits, consulting, advocacy, and business.
Monday, November 17, 2025
The policy players behind higher education
Alumni Tim Casper (MA '99) and Jen Klippel (MPA ’06) share their experiences working in higher education and how their La Follette School training helped them.
Wednesday, October 22, 2025- More news
Sign up for our email newsletter to receive the latest La Follette School updates.
Events
-
Jan30
Environmental Policy Eat & Greet 2026 @ 3:30 pm - 6:00 pm Discovery Building, Steenbock's on Orchard Get directions
-
Feb11
Spring Career & Internship Fair @ 4:00 pm - @ 7:00 pm Union South – Varsity Hall Get directions
-
Feb13
Legislative Audit Bureau site visit @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm 1 E Main St Suite #200, Madison, WI 53703 Get directions
-
Feb16
Alumni and friends reception @ 5:00 pm Memorial Union, Great Hall (4th floor) Get directions
-
Feb16
Higher Ed, Public Policy, and a Divided America with Governor Mitch Daniels @ 7:00 pm Memorial Union, Shannon Hall Get directions