La Follette School of Public Affairs

Inspiring evidence-based policymaking
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FiveThirtyEight founder Nate Silver joined the La Follette School on October 26 for a public presentation.

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The Robert M. La Follette School of Public Affairs

Academics

Our programs give students the knowledge and hands-on experience to be policy leaders. Are you ready to make a difference?

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Faculty experts

Learn from the experts. Our award-winning faculty research policy solutions that address family finance, public health, global economics, and much more.

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The Robert M. La Follette School of Public Affairs at the University of Wisconsin–Madison is a leading academic institution in improving the design, implementation, and evaluation of public policy and the practice of governance.

Training tomorrow’s leaders, inspiring policy for today

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Our students

Ben Vargas, MIPA

"I was drawn to the Accelerated MIPA program when I learned that I could gain skills and earn a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in five years by the age of 22."

Liliana Keomanivong Teniente, MPA

"As a true believer in 'The Wisconsin Idea,' I have always sought to take my own learning beyond the boundaries of this campus, help others, and create positive change."

Elizabeth Johnson, MPA, MPH

"If you are looking to create a better future for yourself or the world, you will have the opportunity to learn how to do that here at La Follette."

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Serving the Wisconsin Idea

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