School responds to Startup America Policy Challenge
With a network of schools, scholars and problem-solvers across the country, the La Follette School is responding to the Startup America Policy Challenge. Read more ...
Data systems help Meyer reach out, create networks
Debby Anderson Meyer does not like inefficiencies — particularly ones that keep the 1999 alum from building relationships with people. Read more ...
Singletary advises on utility issues
As a rate analyst and policy advisor for the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin's Division of Gas and Energy, Corey Singletary works primarily on electric and gas and utility issues related to renewable energy, energy efficiency, and smart grid technologies. Read more ...
Montgomery helps direct mission support operations at NASA
A desire to understand the practical application of economic theory led Jon Montgomery to enroll at the La Follette Institute of Public Affairs — and to build a career with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and U.S. Department of Commerce. Read more ...
Fredericks helps others build foundation for academic success
Sylvia Fredericks has experienced the good and the bad of Florida’s higher education policy. The state covered her tuition, fees and book expenses for the four years she spent at the University of Florida. When she went to work for her alma mater, she saw students who were not prepared for college struggle and drop out. Her experiences prompted her to enroll at the La Follette School of Public Affairs. Read more ...
From the Director: Committee, social media strengthen network
Our alumni and friends are one of the La Follette School’s greatest assets. The prestige and reputation of the school grows with your accomplishments. Read more ...
Catching up: Lunch Bunch revels in classmates’ company for 25 years
Twenty-five years ago they were juggling child care, jobs and commutes into Madison to attend their public affairs classes. Now, still drawn together by a love of political talk, the La Follette Lunch Bunch members pass around photos of grandchildren while they debate local and national politics and public policy. Read more ...
Alum starts new tour of duty upon Gallup’s purchase of firm
For Charlie Carlson, the keys are methodology and relationships. By parlaying that combination through three decades of collective bargaining, human resources management, local government consulting and entrepreneurship, Carlson and his partners built an online management company so efficient at retrieving data and compiling reports that Gallup Inc. bought the firm after sampling its software. Read more ...