Migena Vula, JD-MPA
"I am very much fascinated with both law and public policy — especially the interplay of the two. As such, pursuing the dual degree was an easy choice."
Inspiring evidence-based policymaking
"I am very much fascinated with both law and public policy — especially the interplay of the two. As such, pursuing the dual degree was an easy choice."
Statistics on the share of total government tax revenue raised by local governments provide an incomplete picture of local government taxing power. If higher level governments define the local tax base, determine tax rates, or place other restrictions on local taxes, local governments have limited tax autonomy. In the mid-1990s, the Organization of Economic Cooperation …
After nearly six years with the La Follette School and a career spanning healthcare communications, technology, and newspaper reporting, Communications Director Lisa Hildebrand retired in December 2021. In her time with the La Follette School, Hildebrand wrote hundreds of news stories about the School and its community. Hildebrand also started the School’s first email newsletter …
Kao Lee Yang (MPA, N&PP ‘24) created a Twitter account in January 2022 to highlight Hmong academic excellence in the biological sciences, creating a “positive outcome” from a difficult situation.
Demetri Vincze (MPA ’16) was named homeless programs grant manager for the Minnesota Department of Human Services in January. He previously served as homeless management information system (HMIS) director and a project manager for the Institute for Community Alliances (ICA). Timothy Williams (MPA ’16) accepted a new role as deputy director of the Brain Injury Association of Virginia. Williams …
The La Follette School is excited to announce two new Board of Visitors (BOV) members in 2022. Jack Salzwedel is board chair of American Family Insurance, where he started his career in 1983 as a claim adjuster and worked his way up to serving as CEO until his retirement in 2021. Jack and his wife, Sarah, …
La Follette School Professor Timothy Smeeding was selected as the recipient of the 2022 Hilldale Award in the Social Sciences. The Hilldale Award, which is one of the most prestigious awards given by UW–Madison, recognizes Smeeding’s outstanding research contributions, commitment to teaching, and service to the university and the public. Smeeding has made unique and …
This spring, the La Follette School will host leading experts to discuss some of the biggest challenges facing our country.
La Follette School Assistant Professor Lauren Schmitz is a 2022-23 winner of the Vilas Associates Competition. The award funds important new and ongoing UW-Madison research.
Legislators and early care and education stakeholders from across the state participated in the 40th Wisconsin Family Impact Seminar, the La Follette School’s signature event for the State Legislature, on February 8.