In December, 20 students graduated with Certificates in Public Policy and four students graduated with Certificates in Health Policy, including one student who completed both certificates.
Paul Ryan to serve as Policymaker in Residence
Paul Ryan, former Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, will visit campus on February 22 to share what he has learned from two decades in Congress through class visits, meetings with students and faculty, and a public presentation.
Board of Visitors spotlight: Luther Olsen
Former member of the Wisconsin Legislature and a long-time advocate for improving healthcare and education, Luther Olsen joined the La Follette School Board of Visitors in 2020.
Air Source Heat Pumps for Residential Space Heating in Wisconsin: A Cost–Benefit Analysis
Students analyzed four scenarios for residential heat-pump adoption in Wisconsin.
Sauk County Adult Treatment Court and Substance Use Diversion Program: A Cost-Benefit Analysis
Students analyzed the Sauk County Adult Treatment Court and the Substance Use Diversion and Support program.
University of Wisconsin-Madison Climate Action Plan: A Cost-Benefit Analysis of the Campus Fleet
Students analyzed three scenarios of replacing the existing UW-Madison vehicle fleet with hybrid and/or electric vehicles (EV).
Cost-Benefit Analysis of Consolidating Municipal Water Utilities in Wisconsin: A Case Study in Dane County
Using cost-benefit analysis, students assessed the feasibility of consolidating municipal water utilities in Dane County, WI.
Child Savings Accounts in Wisconsin: A Cost-Benefit Analysis
Students assessed the long-term costs and benefits of investment in universal child savings accounts for Wisconsin residents.
Law and policy dual-degree prepares future lawyers to make a difference
Alumni of the JD-MPA dual degree program share their experiences and how the program prepared them for their careers.
Schmitz publishes study linking early-life poverty with accelerated aging
A new study by Assistant Professor Lauren Schmitz that follows people who were born during the Great Depression shows that early-life exposure to poor economic conditions is associated with accelerated aging.