Inspiring evidence-based policymaking
In this report, La Follette students analyze the introduction of food trucks as an approach to economic revitalization in the two historic downtowns of Sauk City and Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin.
In this report, La Follette students assess policy options for the Madison Metropolitan School District’s new device ban policy.
"Mindy Walker, Outreach Engagement Manager at La Follette, has been an invaluable mentor throughout my time as a student worker."
"What I enjoy most about working with La Follette students and staff is being part of a hardworking, collaborative team where everyone brings different strengths to the table."
"What excites me most about the public policy certificate is how it connects what I am learning to real life decisions"
The Kohl Competition awards funding to faculty research projects that exemplify evidence-based policymaking and meaningfully shape public policy.
La Follette students developed a database monitoring the impact of OCT cases around the United States in Nelson Institute undergraduate course.
The La Follette School is pleased to announce a $100,000 pledge from Craig Culver, co-founder of Culver's, to support the school’s mission of preparing the next generation of public leaders.
La Follette partnered with the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s Office of the Chancellor last month to host free speech advocate Greg Lukianoff for a timely conversation with Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin about free expression on college campuses and how UW–Madison can continue its efforts to build a culture that encourages vigorous discourse. With nearly 200 in attendance …
"I took PA 200 as a freshman and enjoyed learning about the different policy spheres. From there, I decided to add the public policy certificate."