MADISON – The La Follette School of Public Affairs is hosting Mitch Daniels, former governor of Indiana and president emeritus of Purdue University, on Monday, Feb. 16 at 7 p.m. for a public presentation exploring the state of politics and policymaking, potential solutions for higher education, ways to find common ground amid divisiveness, and more.
What: Higher Ed, Public Policy and a Divided America
When: Monday, February 16, 2026, 7 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.
Where: Memorial Union, Shannon Hall, 800 Langdon St, Madison, WI 53706
Event web page: https://lafollette.wisc.edu/event/higher-ed-public-policy-and-a-divided-america-with-governor-mitch-daniels/
In a moderated conversation with Susan Yackee, the director of the La Follette School of Public Affairs, Governor Daniels will share perspectives gleaned from a unique career that reached the highest levels of both state government and higher education.
Members of the press are invited and may record opening remarks by Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin and Ted Kellner (video and audio) and the first five minutes of Governor Daniels’ remarks for b-roll footage (video/no audio). Media would have the opportunity to interview Yackee and event attendees outside the auditorium after the event.
Please RSVP to Tommy Jaime at tjaime@lafollette.wisc.edu if you plan to attend.
