“Academically and professionally, I sought a challenging program that was a catalyst in its field. I was drawn to the prestige, longevity, and history of the La Follette School.”
Brooks’ stories reflect politics, policy on ‘deepest level’
See with understanding.
Affirm with insight.
Critique with care.
These were the central themes of “Politics and Policy with David Brooks,” the La Follette School’s fall Journalist in Residence event, on October 27.
Jon Leibowitz, Policymaker in Residence, visits campus
Jon Leibowitz, former chair of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the La Follette School’s first ever Policymaker in Residence, covered a lot of ground during his campus visit October 18 to 20. Literally.
La Follette student pens Shakespearean soliloquy for policy paper
Like the Bard himself, Ethan Dickler was inspired by a muse of fire when he sat down to write a paper for Policy Making Process (PA 874).
Women in Government seminar applications due 12/10
Wisconsin Women in Government (WWIG) is accepting applications to its Leadership Seminar, a two-day professional development and knowledge-building opportunity offered in partnership with the La Follette School of Public Affairs. Applications are due December 10. …
Alumni News – November 2021
Peter Tempelis (MPA, JD ’06) was selected a Legal Innovator of the Year by the State Bar of Wisconsin for his efforts to “improve the system when dealing with domestic violence cases, juvenile offenders and others in ways that no one …
Kao Lee Yang, MPA, PhD in Neuroscience
“The wonderful partnership between the La Follette School and the Neuroscience Training Program allows students in the combined program to simultaneously develop skills in science and policy.”
Nova Tebbe, MPA, MPH, Energy Analysis and Policy Certificate
“I went to a small school for my undergraduate studies, and I wanted to keep this tight-knit community while also having the resources of a large and world-renowned research university.”
Faculty receive Social Security funding
Three La Follette School faculty members received research funding from the U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) for projects on the financial well-being of economically vulnerable families, older people, people with disabilities, low-wealth households, and children.
New undergraduate Health Policy Certificate application opens Nov. 1
Are you interested in pursuing a career in the health sector? The La Follette School’s Certificate in Health Policy allows undergraduate students to gain critical knowledge and experience before entering the job market or graduate school.