Don't forget — the 2026 Salute to Local Government awards are due July 31! Awards recognize outstanding public servants in local or state government agencies, school districts, or employees across Wisconsin. 🔗 Submit a nomination today: buff.ly/hcpJGQ0

Assistant Professor Denia Garcia's new study finds that low-income families with access to informal supports are less likely to turn to federal assistance programs, despite these forms of social capital being an inadequate solution to meet resource needs. 🔗 Read more: buff.ly/nBl7P0k

This year, La Follette's Professor Jon Pevehouse and Assistant Professor Héctor Pifarré i Arolas (@HectorP90663372) earned two of UW-Madison's highest honors, showcasing La Follette’s expertise and teaching talents across disciplines. 🔗 Read more: buff.ly/rRLdUdN

This semester, La Follette capstone students partnered with the Madison Metropolitan School District to create a proposal for the upcoming statewide law restricting cell phone use in K-12 schools, and their research could guide schools across the state. 🔗 Read more: buff.ly/yGmTgRr

@uwlafollette.bsky.social offers one of the only public policy classes in the country to directly address the political divide. It’s a key part of @uwmadison.bsky.social ’s initiative to advance pluralism on campus. onwisconsin.uwalumni.com/just-talk-to...

Nominations are open for the 2026 Salute to Local Government awards! We're excited to partner with Wisconsin Policy Forum on this award, which recognizes a state government employee or program demonstrating an innovative solution for their department. Learn more about nominating: buff.ly/ewzkJUg

Hear Assistant Professor Morgan Edwards on Tuesday, June 2 as she introduces the latest edition of the State of Carbon Dioxide Removal report. Edwards, the lead author of the edition, will join her co-authors in discussing their findings during the webinar. 🔗 Reserve your spot: buff.ly/1N9DPPx

Missed the ceremony? 🎓 View photos and a recording and read more about our graduates: buff.ly/OTS2kA5 Congratulations, class of 2026! 🎉

At La Follette, research doesn't end in the classroom. This month, several La Follette master's students presented their research at UW Day at the Capitol, sharing their findings on complex problems facing Wisconsin with legislators. 🔗 Read more about the students' research: buff.ly/RLP0SVi

Join us on 2 June for the launch of the #StateOfCDR Edition 3 🌍 This live webinar will bring together the report’s authors and experts to explore the newest data, emerging trends, and biggest questions shaping the future of #CDR. Register now: tinyurl.com/StateOfCDR

Prof. Jason Fletcher and co-author Hamid Noghanibehambari investigated effects of early-life exposure to citywide water filtration on longevity in the early 20th-century, finding filtration systems may add 3.2 months to male mortality in the U.S. ⬇️ Learn more about their research:

This spring, La Follette alumni stepped back into the classroom to share insights from their careers and connect classroom learning to real-world work. Alumni in local and federal government and nonprofit work visited classrooms to show the careers students can explore. 🔗 Read more: buff.ly/WXM3Zu0

Today at The Advances in Social Genomics Conference, researchers from around the world came to Madison to discuss advances in the social genomics field. La Follette is home to the Initiative in Social Genomics which fosters collaboration across academic disciplines to broaden research into genomics.

Client project proposals are due this Friday, May 15! This fall, La Follette undergrad and graduate students will provide research and analytic support on public policy or public management issues for public, private, and nonprofit organizations. Learn more and submit your proposal: buff.ly/HvePfm6

Congratulations to the La Follette master's degree class of 2026! 🎓 On Friday, we celebrated graduating master's students at the Wisconsin State Capitol, with speakers Senator Tammy Baldwin, Jason Delborne, Morgan Pincombe, and Dr. Mariel Barnes. Congratulations, graduates!

MIPA student and May 2026 graduate Andrea Lamarche was recognized for her outstanding achievements in global engagement in the class of 2026. She is also a member of the International Student Services Advisory Board (ISSAB). 🔗 Read more: buff.ly/plWiVWh

Associate Professor Jason Delborne serves on the committee for @nationalacademies.org which recently published a report examining synthetic cells, an emerging frontier in engineering biology. The report examines the risks and calls for adaptive, evidence-based governance. Read more: buff.ly/hh6FNfM

Let La Follette students take on your project this fall! Each year, teams of master's and undergraduate students provide research and analytic support on public policy or public management issues for public, private, and nonprofit organizations. Submit a proposal by May 15: buff.ly/f8CPoA6

This week is Public Service Recognition Week, and we're celebrating by recognizing all of the amazing work our alumni do in public service! Today and every day, we want to honor the public servants who keep us safe, strong and healthy. Learn more at psrw.org #PSRW2026

The La Follette School of Public Affairs' 2026 Alumni of Distinction Award goes to Tony Carroll (MA '80) for outstanding service throughout his career and his contributions to the La Follette School. Congratulations, Tony! 🎉 ⬇️ Learn more about his impact:

To close out the semester, Jason Stein, Jim O'Keefe and Sara Hynek visited graduate students in PA892:Public Budgeting to share insights and give students the chance to practice reporting a public policy budgeting issue. Thank you to all of our speakers for taking the time to visit our students!

Yesterday, La Follette graduate students Jacklyn Alsbro, Janet Lee, and Connor Smith presented their research during a poster session at the UW-Madison Day at the Capitol. The engaging event included a flash talk from Professor J. Michael Collins on the credit consequences of justice involvement.

Public policy certificate student Miranda Garcia-Dove was named a recipient of a Truman Scholarship this year for her incredible work in public service. The award is given to just 55 students out of 781 candidates across the country. Congratulations, Miranda! 🎉 🔗 Read more: buff.ly/YfOVQmQ

On Monday, La Follette students and Associate Professor Amber Wichowsky presented at the CommUnity Conference with the Center for Community and Nonprofit Studies. We're proud to be a co-sponsor of the conference and the work our students and faculty are doing within this field.

This morning, Marjan Ehsassi, Executive Director of FIDE North America, visited students in PA520. Tonight, she'll continue the conversation on FIDE's citizen assembly model at a follow-up event to yesterday's CommUnity Conference. 🔗 Register today: buff.ly/w4DAJNT

Certificate students joined Governor Tony Evers as he signed Act 168, a law expanding access to pharmacy services by allowing more pharmacies to operate under remote supervision. The students previously partnered with @pharmacysocietywi.bsky.social to analyze pharmacy deserts across the state.

Four innovative and diverse projects have been selected for the 2026 Kohl Competition. Professor J. Michael Collins, Assistant Professor Morgan Edwards, Associate Professor Lauren Schmitz, and Professor Manny Teodoro have all been selected. 🔗 Read more about the projects: buff.ly/bUlL7tg

Last week, Associate Professor Jason Delborne and MIPA student Morgan Pincombe contributed to a workshop on the genetic biocontrol of sea lamprey in the Great Lakes region. Through speakers and discussions, participants explored the opportunities and challenges of the genetic biocontrol technology.

MPA student Graham Stier developed a database monitoring the impact of cases from Our Children’s Trust, a nonprofit providing legal services related to climate issues for youth. The project provides a way for youth who cannot yet vote to engage in climate issues. 🔗 Read more: buff.ly/GXDUgOL

La Follette graduating seniors recently presented their capstone project presentations, where they worked with clients on public policy projects. The La Follette School is seeking project proposals for our fall semester client projects. Applications due May 15. Submit a proposal: buff.ly/l4875fG

We're excited to celebrate the 2026 MPA and MIPA graduates at the Master's Program Graduation ceremony at the Wisconsin State Capitol on Friday, May 8! 🎓 A livestream of the ceremony will be available. 🔗 Learn more about the event: buff.ly/0T697fy

Students from Kathleen Doherty’s PA 200 class visited the capitol on Wednesday to meet with Senator Wimberger and @senkeldaroys.bsky.social to discuss the criminal justice system. Thank you to the senators for hosting our students and engaging in such great discussion!

During #DayoftheBadger, 237 alumni and friends rallied and raised funds, donating over $140,000! Thank you to everyone who donated to help us reach our goal & support La Follette students. These funds will provide additional teaching and project assistant positions for our students. ⬇️ Learn more:

Culver’s Donates $100,000! We are pleased to announce a $100,000 pledge from Craig Culver, co-founder of @culvers.com: “Supporting La Follette is one way to lead by example and invest in leaders who are committed to serving others and strengthening our communities. 🔗 Read more: buff.ly/hazuexz

There's just two hours left in this year's #DayoftheBadger campaign! Your gift directly supports students like Morgan Pincombe, who currently serves as a Project Assistant for Jason Delborne. Read about her position and why your donation matters. 🔗 Make your impact before 5 pm: buff.ly/gBLsMlY

The class competition is heating up! The class of 2016 has taken the lead with 30% of their cohort donating—just surpassing reigning champions 2018 at 29%! Who will come out on top? Alumni, make your gift today before 5 p.m. to help your class cross the finish line! 🔗 Donate here: buff.ly/9aF8ZPf

We've unlocked another $15,000 to support our students! Thank you to everyone who donated to help us get closer to our goal. There's still time to reach our total goal of 229 donors and unlock the total $101,750! Make a donation by 5 pm to help our students thrive. 🔗 Donate today: buff.ly/9aF8ZPf

Your support has unlocked another $10,000! Thank you to our first 100 donors for making it happen. We're only 31 gifts away from unlocking another $15,000, and we need your help! Every gift brings us closer to reaching our full #DayoftheBadger challenge. 🔗 Donate today: buff.ly/gBLsMlY

As we near the end of the first day of #DayoftheBadger, the class of 2018 currently leads with 31% of their cohort donating today! The class of 2019 and class of 2016 are tied for second place, with 8% donating. 🔗 Alumni, donate today to help your class win: buff.ly/dbkx2i0

Behind every great program are the students who help make it run. Hear from Grace Florence as she reflects on how her Project Assistant position helped shape her time at La Follette. This year, your #DayoftheBadger gift helps make opportunities like these possible. 🔗 Give today: buff.ly/gBLsMlY

Thank you to our first 50 #DayoftheBadger donors! With these donations, you've unlocked $14,750 to help La Follette students change the world. Until 5 p.m. tomorrow, every 50 donors unlocks another portion of challenge gifts to support our students. 🔗 Keep up the momentum: buff.ly/9aF8ZPf

Donations during #DayoftheBadger will directly support La Follette students, including through additional teaching and project assistant positions. See Project Assistant Anna Kane as she reflects on her experience and support students like Anna this Day of the Badger. 🔗 Give today: buff.ly/gBLsMlY

Today's the day! Help us reach our goal of 229 donors to unlock the full $101,750! Every 50 donors to the La Follette School during #DayoftheBadger unlocks another portion of challenge gifts to help La Follette students change the world. 🔗 Join us in making a difference—give today: buff.ly/3256Cwf

Sam Wood is an MPA student in the accelerated program, finishing his senior year alongside his first year at La Follette. While studying political science and environmental studies, he found the MPA program to be the most natural way to continue his education. 🔗 Read his profile: buff.ly/OzJ9s3n

Last week, La Follette classes were visited by Wauwatosa Mayor Dennis McBride, Sara Vant Hoff, and Don Eggert. They shared valuable insights from their careers and students learned about nonprofit leadership and the federal agency budgeting process. Thank you to all of our speakers!

Assistant Professor Héctor Pifarré i Arolas and Professor @jasonmfletcher.bsky.social co-authored a new study suggesting longevity gains across all states and regions for those born from 1941-2000, contrasting previous claims of stagnation and divergence across regions. 🔗 Read more: buff.ly/wbmQAR1

We wrapped up Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation Week with Babcock Hall ice cream for La Follette graduate students! 🍦 Thank you to our graduate students for all that you do—we appreciate you this week and every week!

Our next Challenge Donor Spotlight features Leslie Howard, a member of La Follette’s Board of Visitors and a supporter of this year’s #DayoftheBadger campaign. We’re grateful for supporters like Leslie investing in the future of public affairs & the next generation of leaders. Join us April 14–15!

We're grateful for partnerships including the Legislative Fiscal Bureau and Bob Lang. His generous contribution to #DayoftheBadger has helped create this year's challenge gift—help us reach our goal on April 14-15. Every donation, no matter the size, makes a difference to help our students thrive!

Questions after class! 📚 As we head into finals season, we asked students about their go-to study tips and their favorite spot on campus 📝☀️ ⬇️ Watch the video: