Alumni return to the classroom with real-world insights
This spring, the La Follette School welcomed a wide range of alumni back to campus, not as students, but as teachers.
Thursday, May 14, 2026
La Follette Makes a Mark at UW Day at the Capitol
When graduate students and faculty from the La Follette School of Public Affairs arrived at the Wisconsin State Capitol for UW Day at the Capitol this spring, they came prepared to talk about issues important to policymakers.
Thursday, May 14, 2026
New study shows drinking water filtration systems may add months to lifespan
As more than two billion people worldwide still lack access to safely managed drinking water, new research from the La Follette School of Public Affairs investigates the effects of early-life exposure to citywide water filtration …
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Celebrating the graduate class of 2026!
On May 8, the La Follette School celebrated its 2026 master’s degree graduates in a ceremony at the Wisconsin State Capitol with 37 MPA and MIPA graduates.
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
2026 Kohl Competition funds four innovative projects
The Kohl Competition awards funding to faculty research projects that exemplify evidence-based policymaking and meaningfully shape public policy.
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
La Follette students build database to monitor youth climate cases
La Follette students developed a database monitoring the impact of OCT cases around the United States in Nelson Institute undergraduate course.
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Culver’s donates $100,000 to the La Follette School
The La Follette School is pleased to announce a $100,000 pledge from Craig Culver, co-founder of Culver's, to support the school’s mission of preparing the next generation of public leaders.
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Greg Lukianoff: ‘Dissent is essential for understanding the world’
La Follette partnered with the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s Office of the Chancellor last month to host free speech advocate Greg Lukianoff for a timely conversation with Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin about free expression on college campuses …
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
New study challenges bleak picture of U.S. state gaps in longevity gains
A new study co-authored by two University of Wisconsin–Madison professors suggests longevity gains across all states and regions for people born between 1941 and 2000, in contrast to previous estimates suggesting a century of stagnation …
Friday, April 10, 2026
La Follette ranked among nation’s best public affairs schools by U.S. News
The La Follette School of Public Affairs ranked 3rd in the nation among public schools in health policy and management and tied for 4th place among public schools in social policy in the 2026 rankings from the U.S. News & World Report.
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