Certificate student Sadie Goettl named WI Honey Queen

As the state’s 2024 Honey Queen, certificate in public policy student Sadie Goettl works as a promoter, educator, ambassador, and spokesperson for the Wisconsin Honey Producers Association.

Hayden joins school’s Board of Visitors

Kevin Hayden (MA ’84) brings extensive leadership experience in the healthcare, government services, and insurance administration fields to the La Follette School’s Board of Visitors.

La Follette faculty, students co-author landmark report on carbon dioxide removal

Researchers from the La Follette School and the Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies helped author the 2024 State of Carbon Dioxide Removal report.

Barakat pursuing healthcare professional career with a policy lens

Judah Barakat chose to supplement his education with a health policy certificate through the La Follette School to gain insights into real-world healthcare experiences.

Pesticides may have shortened human lifespan in areas targeted by cicadas in the early 20th century

New research out of the La Follette School reveals how cicada-targeting pesticides used in the early 20th century might have shortened Americans’ lifespans.

Nixon and Salzwedel appointed to UW Board of Regents

La Follette alum Tim Nixon (MA’90) and Board of Visitors member Jack Salzwedel were among the latest appointees to the UW Board of Regents.

Deadly domestic abuse cases show why gun violence is a top concern in Wisconsin

Mariel Barnes outlines the growing support among Wisconsinites for universal background checks and red flag laws.

Edwards’ latest studies shed light on climate-tech needs

These papers provide timely insights into the development of technologies that must scale rapidly to address climate change.

La Follette celebrates graduates, awards record number of undergraduate certificates

Forty-six master's students received La Follette degrees and 166 students graduated with certificates in public policy or health policy in May.

Recognizing 2023-24 undergraduate internship host organizations

These internship host organizations helped to give La Follette students invaluable hands-on experiences over the past year.