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.
Alumni news – June 2023
While our newest graduates are beginning exciting careers, other alumni have been recognized for their service.
Faculty, staff get to know Wisconsin, from rivers to forests to cities
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.
Board of Visitors spotlight: Daniel Speckhard
A former U.S. Ambassador to Greece and Belarus, Speckhard (MA ’82) is the President/CEO of Corus International.
A new era for government work is here
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.
CASA of Dane and Columbia County
“This internship experience was eye opening for me because I was able to see how the legal and policy process works with CHIPS (Child In Need of Protective Services) cases, and apply the knowledge from the Public Policy Certificate in my work.”
Morgridge Center for Public Service
“I used my public policy knowledge to assess existing disparities among individuals and the community and correlate it to macro level policies that produce or exacerbate these circumstances. I was then able to analyze these policies to determine possible solutions or interventions…”
Ex-Incarcerated Peoples Organizing (EXPO)
“Through this experience I was able to hone my policy analysis skills, particularly as they relate to my ability to see the “other side’s” reasoning.”
Jewish United Fund (JUF)
“Throughout my internship, I gained increased knowledge and specialization in policy issues like health policy and social welfare like food stamps. I also gained important workplace skills.”
Portage Business and Economic Development
“The internship taught me a lot about interviewing and communicating clearly with new people. I also learned a lot about conducting my own research and separating out what will be the most receptible by my audience.”