Internship illustrates the importance of inclusive representation in government

Public policy certificate student Alexa Iraheta spent the summer in Washington, D.C. completing an internship.

Mohammad Eshaghi, MPA, EAP

"I always had this passion for witnessing the result of my work and effort in the real world and making a tangible impact on society."

Morgan Pincombe, MIPA

"LFS has bolstered my analytical toolkit and provided invaluable professional experiences to advance my policy career."

New research reveals heat pump inequities across US

As heat pumps gain popularity in the U.S. as an important strategy for reducing fossil fuel emissions, new research led by Morgan Edwards highlights current inequities in the technology’s use. 

Jill Karofsky – Alumni in the Spotlight

As a Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice, every day Jill Karofsky (MA ’92) is tasked with thinking about the most important issues of our time and is challenged by thorny legal issues.

Alumni updates – November 2024

Read about new books, new jobs, and other updates from our alumni.

Connor Smith, MPA

"La Follette gets into the weeds of policy work, and you can follow your values to learn how to address problems in policy areas you care about."

Alumni and friends support student DC trip on Fill the Hill

On October 24–25, La Follette School alumni and friends raised over $5,700 during Fill the Hill to support the school’s upcoming student career trip to Washington, D.C.

Edwards’ research team awarded DOE grant for heat pump tech

The Department of Energy (DOE) announced a $2 million grant for Morgan Edwards and her collaborators to develop a more sustainable heat pump.

MIPA students take policy education international to Switzerland

Over the summer, two La Follette School MIPA students traveled to Geneva, Switzerland to study in an international policymaking program.