Karen Bogenschneider, Rothermel-Bascom Professor Emeritus of Human Ecology and founder of the Wisconsin Family Impact Seminars, received the 2021 Wiley Prize in Family Science: The Alexis Walker Award.
Wisconsin Women in Government Leadership Seminar features school faculty
Leaders from local and state government and legislative offices engaged in two days of learning and discussion during the 18th Wisconsin Women in Government (WWIG) Leadership Seminar.
Barnes awarded Wisconsin Idea Collaboration Grant
Assistant Professor Mariel Barnes of the La Follette School, along with Associate Professor Kate Walsh of the Department of Psychology, received a Wisconsin Idea Collaboration Grant to evaluate the effectiveness of flexible financial assistance in helping survivors of domestic violence find and maintain stable housing situations.
Nichole Springer, MIPA
“One of the most rewarding experiences at La Follette is being surrounded by a great cohort. Their talent, passion, and hard work also lifts me up as I continue to study.”
Jean Vilbert, MIPA, MA
“After two years as a Badger, I learned that the University of Wisconsin is not just another university but an institution with something different to offer.”
John O’Malley, MIPA
“My status as an accelerated student has allowed me to apply for numerous internships that I otherwise would have never had access to.”
Jamie Aulik, MPA ’06
Having served at the federal, state, county, and local level, I’m living proof that a La Follette School education can literally prepare you for almost any career field in government.
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.”
The Tax Autonomy of Local Governments in the United States
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 …
Hildebrand retires, Weitkamp joins staff
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, …