Category: Health and Aging

Shireen Ohadi-hamadani discusses health equity with La Follette students

La Follette School alum Shireen Ohadi-hamadani discussed health equity issues with students in the school’s latest Elevating Equity in Policymaking event.

Combined degree program unites evidence-based science and policy

The La Follette School partners with the Neuroscience Training Program to offer a unique neuroscience Ph.D. and Master of Public Affairs (MPA) combined degree that is one of its kind in the country.

Schmitz wins prestigious Vilas Associates Competition award

La Follette School Assistant Professor Lauren Schmitz is a 2022-23 winner of the Vilas Associates Competition. The award funds important new and ongoing UW-Madison research.

Master of Public Affairs and Master of Public Health dual-degree program trains students for work at the crossroads of public health and policy

The La Follette School’s Master of Public Affairs and Master of Public Health (MPA-MPH) dual-degree program prepares students to lead as health policy professionals.

New Certificate in Health Policy attracts 53 students with diverse interests

In November, the La Follette School opened applications for its new Undergraduate Certificate in Health Policy, admitting 53 students to the program.

La Follette Forum 2022 delves into American Power, Prosperity & Democracy

The La Follette School will host its third annual La Follette Forum, funded by the Kohl Initiative, on Wednesday, May 4, 2022.

New undergraduate Health Policy Certificate application opens Nov. 1

Are you interested in pursuing a career in the health sector? The La Follette School’s Certificate in Health Policy allows undergraduate students to gain critical knowledge and experience before entering the job market or graduate school.

Brenton Scholarships Support Future Leaders in Health Policy

Since 2016, the La Follette School has awarded the annual Stephen F. Brenton Health Policy Scholarship to a student seeking to pursue a career in the health sector.

Organizations needed to host interns in new health policy program

Next month, the La Follette School will open to undergraduate students the application window for its new Certificate in Health Policy.

Badger Talks series features La Follette School faculty

In the mood for a little public policy over lunch? Join La Follette School professors Christine Durrance, Greg Nemet, Morgan Edwards, and Philipp Koellinger for their noon-time virtual talks this August, sponsored by Badger Talks LIVE.