Jennifer Abele (MPA ’01) has served Milwaukee in many leadership roles, including as leader of the Milwaukee Water Works and chief partnership officer for UW–Milwaukee.
Sparkman speaks with La Follette students about equity and leadership in policymaking
Students, faculty, and staff met with La Follette alum Wesley Sparkman (MPA ’00) to discuss how to address racial, gender, and disability disparities.
Terrell studied equitable transit as part of Montgomery County fellowship
Terrell was placed within the Montgomery County Department of Transportation Office of the Director and tasked with providing an original policy report for the Montgomery County Council.
Alumni launch professional careers in public policy after completing accelerated degree
The program provides students with a unique opportunity to fast-track their education, acquire professional skills, and begin a career in public policy.
La Follette students help organize community event with African Cultural Studies Department
La Follette School graduate students Awa Maïga and Dorcas Donkoh helped organize a community event for students from African counties.
Alumni news – November 2023
In law firms, community health organizations, the State Department, and beyond, our alumni are sought for their expertise. See where several alumni started new positions recently.
Two new UW–Madison-led studies inform outlook on scaling of carbon removal technologies
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 15, 2023 CONTACT: Tommy Jaime, 608-265-6175, tjaime@lafollette.wisc.edu As policymakers, researchers and climate activists from around the world prepare to meet for the UN Climate Change Conference beginning on November 30, 2023, …
Mia Williams receives Brenton Health Policy Scholarship
This annual award recognizes an outstanding La Follette School student who plans to pursue a career in the health sector.
Annalisa Solis, MPA
“The La Follette School has helped me define how I can create an impact in my policy interest areas while teaching me the technical skills I need in order to do so.”
Erin Kennon, MPA
“We are encouraged to take everything that we’ve learned in our classes, use it in our professional lives, and spread that knowledge throughout the communities we engage in.”