Inspiring evidence-based policymaking
Assistant Professor Héctor Pifarré i Arolas and his collaborator, Assistant Professor Adeline Lo of the Political Science department, received the American Family Funding Initiative Award.
Sixteen undergraduate students were given an exciting opportunity this spring during La Follette’s Workshop in Health Policy when they were able to research and propose recommendations for policy questions crafted by Wisconsin state legislators.
While our newest graduates are beginning exciting careers, other alumni have been recognized for their service.
Director of strategic initiatives Lisa Ellinger joined UW–Madison staff and faculty on the Wisconsin Idea Seminar, where she met with and learned from people across the state who are deeply connected to where they live.
A former U.S. Ambassador to Greece and Belarus, Speckhard (MA ’82) is the President/CEO of Corus International.
While public-sector retirements are rising, demand for public policy education is growing. Susan Yackee explains how the La Follette School is training the next generation of public servants.
On Sunday, May 14, the La Follette School’s master’s degree graduates, including 37 MPA students and 13 MIPA students, celebrated their graduation in the Wisconsin Capitol’s Assembly Chamber.
This May, 138 students who received undergraduate degrees from UW–Madison also earned certificates from the La Follette School of Public Affairs.
The La Follette School is excited to announce new Board of Visitors member JoAnne Anton, director of giving for Herb Kohl Philanthropies.
Drawing on their diverse talents, our alumni's new roles include a budget and policy analyst, a grassroots advocacy manager, a deputy chief of staff, a contributing writer, and more!