“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.
Insightful discussions abound at Climate Policy Forum
Nearly 300 policymakers, practitioners, community leaders, and researchers attended the second annual La Follette Forum on October 6 in Madison.
Alumni News – October 2021
Randy Romanski (MA ’95) was confirmed by the state Senate as secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP). Romanski served as DATCP interim secretary since November 2019. Eric Tempelis (MPA ’03, JD ’06) joined the Monroe …
Teodoro judges best tap water in Wisconsin
As a judge in the Best Tasting Tap Water in Wisconsin contest, La Follette School Professor Manny Teodoro used tried and true sommelier techniques to swirl, sniff, and taste his way through the finest H20 in the Badger state.
WisPolitics summit Oct. 21 features Yackee
La Follette School Director and Professor Susan Webb Yackee is participating in WisPolitics.com’s annual Polling Summit on Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021.
Brenton Scholarships Support Future Leaders in Health Policy
Since 2016, the La Follette School has awarded the annual Stephen F. Brenton Health Policy Scholarship to a student seeking to pursue a career in the health sector.
Communications manager applicants sought
The La Follette School is seeking candidates for a communications manager. Applications are due Tuesday, Oct. 26. The person in this full-time academic staff position will lead the School’s communications and marketing efforts as a …
Organizations needed to host interns in new health policy program
Next month, the La Follette School will open to undergraduate students the application window for its new Certificate in Health Policy.