Students’ report on conservation funding garners news coverage
A report on Wisconsin conservation funding by La Follette School students in the Public Affairs Workshop received coverage by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on May 9. Read more ...
Olson honors WWII veterans by coordinating flights to D.C. memorial
Fred Olson believes service to the nation must be honored. Since 2009, the retired Army colonel has been devoting his attention to the Honor Flight program that raises money to organize charter trips for World War II veterans to visit the World War II Memorial and other memorials in Washington, D.C., dedicated to their service and sacrifices. Read more ...
Legislators discuss budget process with students
Students heard about the politics of budgeting from two legislators on April 19 in the La Follette School's public budgeting class. Read more ...
Chapman sees how sound analysis can help communities tackle problems
From Mali to Salt Lake City, La Follette School student Anne Chapman has seen the importance of well-informed, motivated community leadership — and the essential role a skilled analyst can play in sharing expertise about policy ramifications. Read more ...
Spokeperson's career talk available online
1993 alum Bill Cosh's talk about his career path is available online. The
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources spokesperson spoke at the La
Follette School on April 10.
On the hot seat: Alum to describe career
State agency spokesperson and 1993 alum Bill Cosh will speak at the La Follette School about his career on Tuesday, April 10, from noon to 1 p.m. in the school conference room. His talk is called "On the Hot Seat: The Role of the Agency Spokesperson." Read more ...
Wolf pursues policy degree to enhance education system
Student Leni Wolf is combining her teaching experience with policy analysis tools so she can improve the educational system and students’ everyday experiences. Read more ...
Battiato joins school as career development coordinator
For La Follette School alum Kate Battiato, a career is about relationships. Her internships led to paid positions that connected her with mentors and colleagues she met again when she went to work for the Legislature. Read more ...
Klusmeier increases transparency, efficiency of state programs
A passion for public service and an interest in energy policy brought Amy Klusmeier to the La Follette School. Four years later she is evaluating public programs as an analyst with the Wisconsin Legislative Audit Bureau. Read more ...
Professors share expertise
La Follette School professors are sharing their perspectives on economics and politics. Read more ...