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?
Faculty experts
Learn from the experts. Our award-winning faculty research policy solutions that address family finance, public health, global economics, and much more.
News
New study challenges bleak picture of U.S. state gaps in longevity gains
Friday, April 10, 2026
La Follette ranked among nation’s best public affairs schools by U.S. News
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Teodoro wins Newland Award for innovative research to promote usage of utility assistance programs
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
La Follette undergrad projects deliver real-world policy impact across Wisconsin
Tuesday, March 24, 2026- More news
Events
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Apr14
Day of the Badger @ 10:12 am - @ 5:00 pm
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Apr14
Drop-in advising for undergraduate major @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Sterling Hall, room 2408 Get directions
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Apr14
Memo Writing Workshop @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Wisconsin Institute for Discovery, Room 1145 Get directions
Our students
Sukhvir Singh, MPA-MPH
"I hope to contribute to criminal justice reform by analyzing and advocating for policy changes surrounding the health of currently and formerly incarcerated individuals."
Kao Lee Yang, MPA, PhD in Neuroscience
"The wonderful partnership between the La Follette School and the Neuroscience Training Program allows students in the combined program to simultaneously develop skills in science and policy."
Angela Maloney, MPA
"Learning more about the human impact of policy as well as the benefit of being able to obtain an MPA with just one additional year post-undergrad were huge draws for me."
