Lunch at Culver’s fitting place to find common ground in polarizing political climate
The promotion of civil discourse is one of the most urgent actions the La Follette School can take going forward.
Inspiring evidence-based policymaking
The promotion of civil discourse is one of the most urgent actions the La Follette School can take going forward.
Over the 2022-2023 academic year, the La Follette School’s continued growth has allowed the school to educate more future leaders than ever before.
To boost opportunities for undergraduate policy students, the La Follette School joined a national network of universities and colleges training undergraduates for careers in public service.
"I was drawn to La Follette mainly because of its faculty expertise, alumni network, and most importantly, many professional opportunities offered to its students."
"The professors, students, and alumni of the La Follette School are part and parcel of so much of government here in Madison, which makes for a wonderful array of career opportunities"
Alumni with expertise in energy and environmental policy recently made strides in their careers.
After three years as outreach director, Lisa Ellinger (MPA ’03) became the school's director of strategic initiatives. Jennifer Wagner joined the school as the new outreach director.
Our students are trusted voices on campus, in Wisconsin, and beyond.
As the president of the Campus Area Neighborhood Association, current MPA-MPH student Eli Tsarovsky has worked to open up conversations in Madison on licensing and affordable housing.
Susan Webb Yackee, was one of seven new public members appointed to the assembly of Administrative Conference of the United States (ACUS) earlier this month.