Check out @kristinbrey.bsky.social's excellent op-ed featuring our director, Susan Yackee, to learn about bridging political divides at the holiday dinner table, in the classroom, and beyond!

This Thanksgiving, politics doesn't have to ruin your dinner. In an interview with Kristin Brey, Director Susan Yackee explained that mixed-partisan tables may foster warmer feelings across the divide, despite polarization affecting holiday dinners. ⬇️ Watch the full interview: buff.ly/m2BP81o

From classrooms to events, we worked with some amazing policymakers and campus groups this semester. These partnerships help support our students and prepare them for impactful careers. Thank you! Read more: buff.ly/W3L62tI

Gov. Tony Evers and Wisconsin financial departments declared October as Wisconsin's Financial Planning Month, emphasizing the importance of financial literacy. Professor J. Michael Collins shared how financial literacy and planning is unappealing, especially to students. Read more:

Join us for a reception for La Follette alumni and friends to meet with current students on January 15! Alumni can learn about ways to engage with our programs as students connect and seek career advice. 🔗 Read more information on the event: lafollette.wisc.edu/event/la-fol...

Director Susan Yackee argued in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel that despite declining trust, many Americans want to restore civility and common ground. Our new public policy major will help students practice that civil dialogue. ⬇️ Read the full op-ed: www.jsonline.com/story/opinio...

Morgan Edwards and @gregnemet.net recently discussed the COP30 and the United States' withdrawal from climate change efforts in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. However, a record number of Americans see global warming as a threat and climate work continues. Read the full story here: buff.ly/jbf4JCr

As the La Follette School continues to grow and student demand is at an all-time high, we're excited to launch our new undergraduate major in fall 2026, focused on civil dialogue, working across differences, and finding common ground. ⬇️ Read more: lafollette.wisc.edu/news/new-und...

The La Follette School is proud to be involved with the Wisconsin Exchange initiative, an effort crucial to our goal of tackling tomorrow's policy problems through civil dialogue in a polarized world. ⬇️ Read more about the program and our involvement: news.wisc.edu/with-the-wis...

Missed our Hilldale Lecture with Dr. Sendhil Mullainathan? The full recording is now live! Watch the full talk at home and learn all about the different kinds of AI: buff.ly/Fq24UAq For a written overview, check out this Cap Times article covering the event: buff.ly/eWhQYoj

We're excited to launch our new undergraduate major in public policy, coming fall 2026! This 30-credit program will prepare students for careers in government, nonprofits, advocacy, and business. ⬇️ Watch Director Susan Yackee share more about what the major offers: www.youtube.com/shorts/JKFmm...

Today, La Follette and School of Education students attended our Higher Ed Eat & Greet with the Department of Educational Policy Studies and Department of Educational Leadership & Policy Analysis. Thank you to our panelists and alumni for sharing their valuable insights!

Experts in higher ed and state government visited our Politics of State Policy Issues class last week. Thanks to our board member, Chuck Pruitt, and alumni Andrew Richards and Lisa Ellinger for meeting with our master's students!

The La Follette School Student Association is selling La Follette apparel! Support LSSA and show your La Follette pride by purchasing any of these limited-edition or classic styles by November 17. 🔗 Order yours today: www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticket...

Know a La Follette alum making a difference? Each year, we honor alumni who make significant societal impacts in their professional careers, community service, and La Follette contributions with the Alumni of Distinction Award. 🔗 Submit your nomination by December 15: buff.ly/jzyWyvk

Don't miss our Master's degree program virtual information sessions this Friday from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.! Learn more about our degrees, including admissions, funding, and what you can do with a Master of Public Affairs or Master of International Public Affairs degree. Learn more: buff.ly/yLjwT98

Last week, Dr. Sendhil Mullainathan gave a talk on two types of AI—one that does what the smartest people can do, and one that does even what they can't. The second kind, transformative AI, can help society grow. "The more people can understand the choices they have, the better we'll be," he said.

Don't forget: our Higher Ed Eat & Greet is one week away! Network with students, alumni, and professionals in Higher Education fields and listen to a panel of experts. Learn more about the Eat & Greet and La Follette alumni currently working in higher education: lafollette.wisc.edu/news/the-pol...

MIPA alum Pamela Ritger de la Rosa serves as environmental sustainability program manager and deputy director for the City of Milwaukee Environmental Collaboration Office, a connection she made through her La Follette capstone client project. Read her full Q&A: lafollette.wisc.edu/news/alumni-...

I recently sat down with @pbswisconsin.bsky.social’s Here & Now to share more about the Wisconsin Exchange at @uwmadison.bsky.social — giving Badgers opportunities to engage across differences, learn from one another, and build skills for civil dialogue:

Theola Carter, MA’91, currently works as Manager of Policy and Program Improvement for Dane County's Office for Equity and Inclusion. She has dedicated her career to helping people, and now works to improve racial equity in Dane County. Read her full Q&A: lafollette.wisc.edu/alumni-profi...

The Hilldale Lecture with Dr. Sendhil Mullainathan is just one week away! Mullainathan will discuss the changes AI will bring to the economy and public policy in his talk, "We're Building the Wrong AI." Learn more about the event: buff.ly/3mavIio

Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Susan Crawford visited our politics of state policy issues class this week! She discussed the role of the judiciary and compared how different states appoint or elect judges. Thank you for meeting with our master's students!

Professor Menzie Chinn recently published an article in Econofact titled "The U.S. Agricultural Sector Under Stress," where he discusses the challenges the U.S. agricultural sector is facing due to trade and immigration policies. ⬇️ Read the full article: econofact.org/the-u-s-agri...

Zach Vruwink, a current MPA student, serves as COO for the League of Wisconsin Municipalities. He shared how La Follette is expanding this foundation through frameworks that help him assess policy more critically and systematically. 🔗 Read his full Q&A: lafollette.wisc.edu/news/student...

Connect with students, alumni, and partners working in higher education at our Higher Ed Eat & Greet on November 14! La Follette and UW School of Education students can hear from a panel of experts, followed by networking. 🔗 Learn more and register today: lafollette.wisc.edu/event/higher...