Inspiring evidence-based policymaking
NPR White House correspondent Tamara Keith served as the school's spring 2023 Public Affairs Journalist in residence and gave a public presentation after the annual Alumni and Friends reception.
The Kohl Competition supports nonpartisan research that policymakers can use to make evidence-based decisions when shaping public policy.
MPA student Ariana Hammersmith and La Follette School alum Ian Pearson (MPA ’22) were both selected as finalists by the Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) program, the federal government’s flagship leadership development program.
The La Follette School has recently welcomed several new staff members.
On March 28 and 29, La Follette School alumni and friends can help the school unlock $20,000 while supporting students.
A first-of-its-kind project conducted by La Follette students helped inform an Outrider Foundation investigation that looked at radioactive materials littering the Arctic seas.
The La Follette School and Wisconsin Women in Government (WWIG) assembled women leaders and La Follette faculty members to discuss leadership in public service, providing techniques for rising leaders to use in their careers during the annual WWIG Leadership Seminar.
In exciting new roles, our alumni are leveraging their skills as analysts, advisors, and connectors.
"The workshop course was as challenging as it was rewarding. I also made lasting friendships with my peers and the professors."
Chuck Pruitt is the co-managing director of AB Data, where he has had a front-seat view for all things related to state and national politics and elections for decades.