Susan Yackee

Director & Professor @UWLaFollette / Sports Fan /Terrible Cook / Optimist

[La Follette School of Public Affairs @UWLaFollette]

Culver’s donates $100,000!

We are pleased to announce a $100,000 pledge from Craig Culver, co-founder of @culvers: “Supporting La Follette is one way to lead by example and invest in leaders who are committed to serving others and strengthening our communities."

[UW–Madison @UWMadison]

In yesterday evening’s conversation with @uwchancellor Mnookin, @TheFIREorg president and CEO Greg Lukianoff discussed intellectual health in higher education and what it takes to build a culture that encourages vigorous discourse.

https://t.co/jBVujj5Mar

[La Follette School of Public Affairs @UWLaFollette]

This morning, Greg Lukianoff started his campus visit with a productive conversation with students.

Thank you, @glukianoff, for sharing these insights!

🔗 He'll be back on campus tonight for a conversation with Chancellor Mnookin — grab your ticket now: https://t.co/B1AFvQFD6w

[La Follette School of Public Affairs @UWLaFollette]

Searching for a policy job or internship? Check out our new career hub with listings tailored to our students and alumni: https://t.co/YQuF6BND27

🦡 Students, sign up for personalized updates related to your policy passions.

💼 Employers, submit job or internship postings.

[La Follette School of Public Affairs @UWLaFollette]

Last week, Gov. Mitch Daniels visited La Follette for several events, including headlining our Spring Spotlight. His visit also included class visits with students, an alumni and friends reception, and an event with @WisPolitics.

Read more: https://t.co/nPALfXiobW

[La Follette School of Public Affairs @UWLaFollette]

Yesterday, La Follette students met with Senator Tammy Baldwin before a WisPolitics luncheon. They discussed congressional powers, how to work with colleagues across the state, and the U.S. women's hockey final.

Thank you for a great discussion with our students!

[La Follette School of Public Affairs @UWLaFollette]

Join us for a FIREside chat with Greg Lukianoff, President and CEO of the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE), and Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin to explore free expression on college campuses.

🎟️ Tickets on sale now — buy yours today: https://t.co/pEYhitzeAK

[La Follette School of Public Affairs @UWLaFollette]

Herb Kohl Philanthropies announced a pledge to extend the late Sen. Kohl’s support of La Follette with a $30 million gift. The gift will support programming and renovations to Music Hall, which will serve as our future home and be renamed Herb Kohl Hall. https://t.co/mFwpYKgSDj

[La Follette School of Public Affairs @UWLaFollette]

“Universities should have two obligations: to advance knowledge and share it with the next generation,” said Mitch Daniels, president emeritus of Purdue and former Indiana governor. “Knowledge only advances when ideas collide.”

Thanks for speaking at our Spring Spotlight!

[La Follette School of Public Affairs @UWLaFollette]

MPA student Anna Kane was a 9th grade English teacher before joining La Follette, and is interested in social policy, especially related to children, education, and poverty. She is currently a project assistant for Dir. Susan Yackee.

🔗 Read her profile: https://t.co/I8WfWrLmS6

[UW–Madison @UWMadison]

Congratulations to current @UWMadisonLS Dean Eric Wilcots for his appointment as UW–Madison’s interim chancellor effective May 17.

Read more: https://t.co/MnRhJnKo0a

[La Follette School of Public Affairs @UWLaFollette]

Don't forget—our Spring Spotlight with Gov. Mitch Daniels is one week away! This event will focus on our mission to find common ground amid divisiveness, as Gov. Daniels shares his thoughts on policymaking, higher education, and more.

⬇️ Register today: https://t.co/l5s9k7Wtvp

[La Follette School of Public Affairs @UWLaFollette]

We're grateful for the sponsors of this year's Spring Spotlight! Gov. Mitch Daniels' visit is possible by Ted and Mary Kellner, the Kohl Initiative, @UWMadisonLS, the Paul Offner Lecture Series, @CROWE_UW, the Center for the Study of Liberal Democracy, and @thompson_center.

[La Follette School of Public Affairs @UWLaFollette]

Tickets for this year's Spring Spotlight event are available now! Mitch Daniels, former governor of Indiana and president emeritus of Purdue, will discuss politics and policymaking, higher education, and finding common ground amid divisiveness.

Tickets: https://t.co/acszJsuLZK

[La Follette School of Public Affairs @UWLaFollette]

Director @SusanYackee spoke on an episode of Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi (@StephenScaffid1) and @KristinBrey, discussing whether the country is healing after political tension and La Follette's new undergraduate major.

🎧 Listen to the episode: https://t.co/XzSF4oJie2

[La Follette School of Public Affairs @UWLaFollette]

Director Susan Yackee was a keynote speaker at The Ohio State University's @Glenn_college Annual Leadership Forum, where she spoke about the new major, Main Street Agenda and our focus on talking across the political divide in reply to polarization as a driver of declining trust.

[La Follette School of Public Affairs @UWLaFollette]

This Thanksgiving, politics doesn't have to ruin your dinner. In an interview with @KristinBrey, @SusanYackee explained that mixed-partisan tables may foster warmer feelings across the divide, despite increased polarization.

⬇️ Watch the full interview: https://t.co/ko96geEhPq

[Kristin Brey @KristinBrey]

Whether it's writing for @journalsentinel
or talking on @620wtmj, my work is to share my opinion, but my goal is to exchange ideas.

B/c growth doesn't come from agreements, but from pushback.

More reflections on hard conversations: https://t.co/Qwif7ybGUh

[La Follette School of Public Affairs @UWLaFollette]

Don't forget–our full-time lecturer position for the Spring 2026 semester is open until October 23! This position will involve teaching core classes in public policy and offers the flexibility of a 9-month or 12-month appointment.

⬇️ Learn more and apply!
https://t.co/2zETD1VtuV

[La Follette School of Public Affairs @UWLaFollette]

Our Board of Visitors met today to hear from @UWMadisonLS Dean Eric Wilcots and listen to a presentation from architecture firm @KIERANTMBERLK. Board members also joined a speed networking session with our undergrad students.

Thanks for all you do for the school!