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At a time of intense polarization, a unique public policy course at UW–Madison encourages conversation and compromise.
A UW–Madison study quantifies the effect of microtargeting.
A $30 million gift will create a new home for the La Follette School of Public Affairs.
The university seeks closer research ties with federal defense agencies.
La Follette School of Public Affairs debuts a public policy major.
New tools help alumni advocate for UW–Madison during turbulent times.
In partisan times, Barry Burden is the go-to source for factual election information.
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong ’94 brings Badger sensibilities to his role.
Justice Geraldine Hines JD’71 learned from her mentors — and learned to follow her own heart as well.
UW–Madison’s state budget requests would benefit Wisconsin.
After a quietly effective political career, Herb Kohl ’56 is helping UW–Madison find practical solutions for an ailing democracy.
UW professor Howard Schweber discusses the majority’s approach to rights.
UW professor Young Mie Kim uncovers deceptive political ads on social media.
New UN ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield MA'75 shares her secret recipe for fostering international dialogue.
Manu Raju ’02 rises to CNN’s chief congressional correspondent at a turbulent time for politics and media.
With a gift from Herb Kohl ’56, the La Follette School addresses critical issues.
After the failures of 2016, the UW’s Elections Research Center makes a significant contribution to the presidential race.
Charlie Simokaitis
When Barack Obama appeared before cheering crowds in Chicago on the night he won the 2008 election, Brian Stockmaster MFA’98 had a unique connection to the president-elect. The majestic stage in Grant Park had been mapped out, designed, and assembled in less than…
A UW expert discusses the “dark side” of international relations: dictatorships.
A history course tackles the 1970s–90s through a generational lens.
John Becker LLB1890 lost his career in public service when his words were deemed a crime.
The $43 billion Wisconsin industry has benefited from a long tradition of UW support.
Jake Lubenow x’18
With more than 300 dues-paying members, the College Republicans of UW–Madison is one of the organization’s largest chapters in the country. Chair Jake Lubenow x’18 is tasked with navigating the group through a time of heightened political tension. Despite bringing in…
The planet like you’ve never seen it before, including views of Earth at night and in true color during the day.
Photo by Alissa Pagels
As the CEO of YWCA Metropolitan Chicago, Dorri McGhee McWhorter ’95 is garnering headlines for reimagining the 140-year-old nonprofit’s business model with new ideas and technology. The group’s mission is to empower women and eliminate racism, and providing jobs…
Matt Perko
John Woolley MA’74, PhD’80 was 12 when he stood at a Nashville, Tennessee, curb watching President John F. Kennedy’s motorcade scoot past him en route to the airport. The chief executive was in Woolley’s hometown on May 18, 1963 — just months…
Kathryn Clarenbach ’41, MA’42, PhD’46 is largely unknown, but her name belongs alongside those of Betty Friedan and Gloria Steinem in the history of modern feminism.