Adam Smith, MPA ’11, Urban & Regional Planning

"I’m excited to help welcome a group from La Follette to the Twin Cities in January, and I believe the trip will provide a unique chance for students to explore some of the opportunities that the region has to offer."

Jacklyn Alsbro, MPA, EAP

"I am excited to be continuing my work in energy policy at LFS where I can make a positive impact in decarbonizing the electric grid."

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.

Htet Hlawn, MIPA

"I am incorporating so many values from the Wisconsin Idea ideology to empower Wisconsin youth to make a social impact abroad through volunteering."

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.

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.

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.

Tim Casper — Alumni in the Spotlight

Tim Casper (MA ’99) serves as the executive vice president at Madison Area Technical College.

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.

A Cost-Benefit Analysis of Switching from Cesium-Chloride to X-ray Blood Irradiators

In this report, La Follette students conduct a cost-benefit analysis on switching from cesium-chloride to x-ray blood irradiators.