Inspiring evidence-based policymaking
The first La Follette/Gladfelter Award went to the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families for their efforts to stabilize the child care industry and services during the pandemic.
During the spring semester, Professor Greg Nemet will serve as interim director of the La Follette School while Susan Webb Yackee is on sabbatical.
While learning to create change in their classes, our students are also engaged on campus and in the wider community.
Researchers from UW-Madison find that mothers with low incomes accept the American credit scoring system’s legitimacy despite the systemic barriers that make it difficult to pursue their financial goals within this system.
There are many resources across campus to support students' well-being throughout the semester and during finals.
"The most rewarding experience has been getting to know my cohort and the faculty. It truly is a community at La Follette."
Leslie Ann Howard, a member of the La Follette School's Board of Visitors, recently received the Sandra Rosenbaum School of Social Work's 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award.
The prohibition movement may have led to increased longevity for those born in places where alcohol was banned, according to a study co-authored by Jason Fletcher.
The prohibition movement may have led to increased longevity for those born in places where alcohol was banned, according to a study co-authored by Jason Fletcher of the La Follette School of Public Affairs at UW-Madison.
Former La Follette School university services program associate Marjorie Matthews passed away unexpectedly in October. Members of the La Follette community remember Matthews as a truly unique person who had a passion for helping others.