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Recent MIPA grad, Gatiosso Traore, says courses like microeconomics, statistics, and cost-benefit analysis “prepared me to take on roles where I can use my skills in data analysis and policy development to make meaningful contributions.” Full Q&A: buff.ly/oLdLMWM

Associate Professor Silvia Helena Barcellos, Associate Professor Dr. Lauren L. Schmitz, and Professor Jason Fletcher were featured in a WPR article for their research in social genomics exploring nature vs. nurture. Read more about their research: buff.ly/zajFXoz

“I’m seeing the leaders of the future in my courses,” shared Professor Tana Johnson in a recent 1050 Bascom podcast episode. She talks about the state of international environmental politics and her experience teaching the subject. 🎧 Tune in 🔽 buff.ly/MO0GTnu

In Arizona, pet shelters are seeing 400 to 500 surrenders a month, more than ever before. David Weimer was featured in a KJZZ Phoenix article to explain the economic factors behind this phenomenon. Read more 🔽 buff.ly/B9yWzVt

Muhammad Rehan, a recent MIPA grad and Fulbright Scholar, completed his capstone project for the Madison Metropolitan School District. His team analyzed enrollment trend data to determine the best policies for attracting and retaining students. Full Q&A: buff.ly/SZDeWV8

“I wanted to gain knowledge about how health policy works in the US so that I could expand my skill set and pair this knowledge with my studies in strategic communications in the School of Journalism,” says health policy certificate student Maire Webb: buff.ly/if48qxO

Congratulations to certificate student Helena Bello for receiving the Udall Scholarship, a prestigious national award that honors leaders in specific policy studies. Her research led to bird-safe building legislation in her home city. Read more: buff.ly/6mmbOrR

Our associate director, Steve Kulig, received the Academic Staff Mid-Career Award from the UW–Madison College of Letters & Science in May of this year. This distinction highlights his outstanding leadership at UW–Madison. Read more: buff.ly/pkcc4lU

Andrew VanderMeer is an MPA alum now working at the Wisconsin Legislative Fiscal Bureau. He says required classes like statistical methods for public policy were his most challenging and rewarding experience. Read Andrew's full Q&A: buff.ly/PZ22xyu

MPA alum Anna Barry is the Assistant Director of Social Media at UW–Madison's Office of Strategic Communication. “At La Follette, I developed critical skills in synthesizing policy and initiatives which I now apply to my work in communications.” Full Q&A: buff.ly/BNJErtV

Coffee prices are rising, with a 19% increase in beans for a Madison coffee shop. Coffee drinkers will likely see a price hike in their morning cup. Professor Jon Pevehouse says the increase is due to tariffs on South American countries. buff.ly/9GLwJcW

MPA student Luis Navarrete was featured in Wisconsin Policy Forum's newsletter! He is completing an internship there this summer. In addition to his La Follette degree, Luis is pursuing a dual master's in urban planning from UW–Madison Planning & Landscape Architecture. Read the update: buff.ly/WWVhho0

Professor Manny Teodoro's Wisconsin Waterworks Excellence Project has gained national media coverage and recently debuted at the Wisconsin State Capitol. Read more: buff.ly/m6yy4oW

In memory of David J. Krings MA 72', a new scholarship has been created to encourage leadership in public service. The scholarship supports a graduate or undergraduate student’s summer internship related to public policy. Read more: buff.ly/FiZEb52

What are the key indicators of a recession, and how close are we to experiencing one? Professor Menzie Chinn was featured on NPR's Planet Money to help answer these questions. 🎧 🔽 Tune In buff.ly/JU6Q17S

Associate Professor AWichowsky joined La Follette this year and is an integral part of our community. Last spring she taught PA 230: Advancing Public Policy in a Divided America, a foundational course for our proposed undergraduate major. Read more: buff.ly/1ugo6Ds

Our director, Susan Yackee, and Associate Professor AWichowsky spoke with the Badger Talks Podcast about the 2024 Main Street Agenda, a statewide initiative designed to encourage healthy discussion across the political aisle. 🎧 Tune in: buff.ly/pZ0QdVL

How progressive is your water bill? Explore this PSJ article revealing how local governments use utility pricing as redistributive policy, especially where income inequality is high. By David Switzer & Manny Teodoro Read here: doi.org/10.1111/psj.70… #PSJ #PolicyStudiesJournal

PhD student Mattie Bindl at the UW-Madison Nelson Institute and Assistant Professor Morgan Edwards published research that shows a path to correcting current trends and achieving the Paris Agreement by maintaining global warming below 2 degrees Celsius. Read more: buff.ly/XnKEUpY

Six years later, the late Senator Kohl's $10 million gift continues to have a transformative impact on our school, supporting several amazing initiatives this year alone. Read about ways his legacy lives on: buff.ly/x7FkZdp