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News stories about our Master of Public Affairs program, including students and alumni.

Congratulations, La Follette grads!

Posted on May 13, 2025

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.

Posted in Graduation, MIPA News, MPA News, News, Students

Student updates – spring 2025

Posted on May 9, 2025

Learn which of our students are starting new positions and internships.

Posted in MPA News, News, Students

La Follette student projects inform real-world policymaking in Wisconsin

Posted on May 7, 2025

Research projects by La Follette graduate students are currently helping to inform items in Governor Evers’ 2025-2027 state budget proposal.

Posted in Client projects, Health and Aging, MIPA News, MPA News, News, Students

La Follette moves up in public affairs school rankings

Posted on April 22, 2025

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.

Posted in MIPA News, MPA News, News

Student updates – spring 2025

Posted on March 13, 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.

Posted in Health policy certificate, MIPA News, MPA News, News, Public policy certificate, Students, Undergraduate

Record number of students attend La Follette in DC trip

Posted on January 21, 2025

The La Follette School rang in the new year by embarking on a two-day trip to our nation’s capital, Washington D.C.

Posted in MIPA News, MPA News, News, Outreach, Student MIPA, Student MPA, Students

Alumni updates – January 2025

Posted on January 10, 2025

Learn which of our alumni started new roles and attended conferences this month.

Posted in Alumni, MIPA News, MPA News, News, Undergraduate

Student updates – winter 2024

Posted on December 10, 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.

Posted in MIPA News, MPA News, News, Students, Undergraduate

Students learn from Governor’s staff during meet and greet

Posted on October 17, 2024

La Follette School master’s degree students met with Governor Evers’ staff at the Wisconsin State Capitol building to gain insights into the inner workings of the Governor’s office and how their degrees influence their day-to-day work.

Posted in MIPA News, MPA News, News, Students

Yang partners with DHS to create educational materials on dementia for the Hmong community

Posted on September 20, 2024

Yang received her MPA from La Follette in May 2024 and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in neuroscience through the Neuroscience and Public Policy combined degree program.

Posted in Alumni, MPA News, News
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