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Robert M. La Follette
School of Public Affairs
1225 Observatory Drive
Madison, WI 53706

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Book examines poverty, policy reforms

A new book called Changing Poverty, Changing Policies co-edited by professor Maria Cancian assesses why the War on Poverty was not won and analyzes the most promising strategies to reduce poverty in the 21st century economy. Read more ...

Dresang receives Women’s Philanthropy Council Champion Award

Dennis Dresang, an emeritus professor of public affairs, received a Champion Award from the Women’s Philanthropy Council at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Read more ...

Economist takes on global debt crisis in classroom, book, blog

As the financial markets melted down last fall, La Follette School economist Menzie Chinn says he was surprised not only by the depth of the economic downturn that set in, but also by the certainty of Monday-morning quarterbacking from observers of the government's response to the crisis. Read more ...

Faculty members appear in the news

La Follette School faculty have been sharing their knowledge with policymakers and journalists this fall. Read more ...

Pulitzer Prize winner to be writer in residence

David Barstow, winner of the 2009 Pulitzer Prize for Investigative Reporting, will be on campus from Sunday, November 1, through Thursday, November 5, as the fall public affairs writer in residence. Read more ...

Two 2007 grads marry

Rachel Moskowitz and Julius Svoboda married in June, and a few La Follette School alumni and a Wisconsin state representative helped them celebrate. Read more ...

Faculty, alumni to present at conference

A number of La Follette School faculty and alumni will share their work at the Association for Public Policy Analysis and Management’s research conference November 5-7 in Washington, D.C. Read more ...

La Follette School expecting great attendance at D.C. reception today

Based on responses thus far, we are expecting an excellent turnout of alumni and friends, who will join faculty at a reception in Washington, D.C., on Thursday, November 5, at the Washington Marriott Hotel, 1221 22nd St. N.W. The reception is 6-7:30 p.m. with hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar. Read more ...

Students plan Halloween activities

Apple- and pumpkin-picking followed by a potluck dinner and other events are on tap for Saturday, October 31, thanks to the La Follette School Student Association's social committee. Read more ...

Carlson assists implementation of Wisconsin policy

As a specialist in economic development, workforce development, and energy issues, Nina Carlson supports Wisconsin’s governor in the implementation of policies that address public needs. Read more ...