147 new students joined the certificate programs in November, bringing the total number of undergraduate students enrolled to 470.
Randy Romanski – Alumni in the Spotlight
Randy Romanski is Secretary at the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
Kim Plache – Alumni in the Spotlight
Kim Plache is the Deputy Executive Director at the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority
Steven Little – Alumni in the Spotlight
Steven Little is the Deputy Secretary at the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
Internships bridge gap between academic knowledge and real-world application
Five La Follette School students share their experiences in public-policy internships.
Alumni news – January 2024
In the new year, several of our alumni recently shared their journeys as mentors, parents, spouses, and family members.
Yackee named to BRAVA’s Women to Watch list
La Follette School Director Susan Yackee was named one of BRAVA magazine’s 2024 Women to Watch.
Former Senator Herb Kohl leaves legacy of public service
The La Follette School community mourns the loss of Herb Kohl, a champion of the school and the University of Wisconsin. Kohl died on December 27, 2023.
House of Representatives Mark Pocan’s Office
“If you put yourself forward and show your interest, the office will do what it can to give you the opportunities to experience more policy work you are interested in and you will be given more responsibilities which will only enhance your experience.”
Senator Tammy Baldwin’s Madison Office
“This was one of the main takeaways of this internship for me, learning how policy affects real people.”