The 2023-2024 academic year is a momentous one for La Follette as we celebrate 40 years of training future policy leaders.
MPA News
News stories about our Master of Public Affairs program, including students and alumni.
La Follette students drive forward regionalized taxi system for three Northwest Wisconsin municipalities
Under an implementation plan proposed by graduate students in the La Follette School of Public Affairs, Hudson, New Richmond, and River Falls could implement a shared-ride taxi system by 2027.
Congratulations, La Follette grads!
On May 9, the La Follette School celebrated its 2025 master’s degree graduates in a ceremony at the Wisconsin State Capitol with 45 MPA and MIPA graduates.
Student updates – spring 2025
Learn which of our students are starting new positions and internships.
La Follette student projects inform real-world policymaking in Wisconsin
Research projects by La Follette graduate students are currently helping to inform items in Governor Evers’ 2025-2027 state budget proposal.
La Follette moves up in public affairs school rankings
The La Follette School ranks 21st among the country’s public affairs graduate schools according to the U.S. News and World Report’s 2025 rankings.
Student updates – spring 2025
Our students have been busy this semester receiving fellowships, starting new positions, having their work featured around campus and beyond, and even running for local office.
Record number of students attend La Follette in DC trip
The La Follette School rang in the new year by embarking on a two-day trip to our nation’s capital, Washington D.C.
Alumni updates – January 2025
Learn which of our alumni started new roles and attended conferences this month.
Student updates – winter 2024
One of our students moderated a session at the UW–Madison Diversity Forum. Another organized an event to encourage voting. Read more about student accomplishments at school and outside the classroom.