“I have been able to explore my passion for climate change, health and equity while strengthening my understanding of science communication and research policy.”
Law Firm of Conway, Olejniczak & Jerry, S.C.
“Our days as interns sometimes consist of researching articles related to either statues, case law, or any recent legal article to help specific attorneys with specific cases they’re working on.”
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
“…I would travel around the state for full compliance evaluations of major emission source facilities, go on weekly trips to local air monitoring sites, and visit the Milwaukee air quality lab.”
Guidehouse
“I conducted in-depth research and analysis of government policies, assisted in the development and execution of a data and reporting strategy for a county annual treasury report, collected data and performed quantitative analysis, and supported the team in business development and market research.”
La Follette School’s director joins prestigious ACUS assembly
Susan Webb Yackee, was one of seven new public members appointed to the assembly of Administrative Conference of the United States (ACUS) earlier this month.
Conant joins school’s Board of Visitors
Alex Conant (MPA ’03) is a founding partner at Firehouse Strategies, a bipartisan public affairs firm based in Washington, D.C. He joined the La Follette School’s Board of Visitors in April.
Students gain valuable skills in public policy through international experiences
Internships and studies completed internationally allow students to learn from other cultures and bring those experiences back with them to be applied in the classroom and their future careers.
Alumni news – July 2023
Our alumni are newsworthy! Their work and expertise have been highlighted in the media recently.
Board of Visitors spotlight: Terry Lierman
Terry Lierman (MA ’71) has dedicated his life to serving his community and improving policies and outcomes with a focus on the health, energy, and education fields.
Tree canopy, pocket parks could make La Crosse cooler
La Follette School students researched policy solutions to would reduce the urban heat island effect in the City of La Crosse.