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.
MPA News
News stories about our Master of Public Affairs program, including students and alumni.
Incoming students bring a variety of experiences to the school
The La Follette community is excited to welcome 30 Master of Public Affairs and seven Master of International Public Affairs students this fall.
Student updates – fall 2024
Many of our students recently received awards or started new jobs or internships.
Student report recommends regionalized taxi system in Northwest Wisconsin
Their recommendations resulted from an in-depth analysis at the request of the City of River Falls.
La Follette graduate studies education policy to support underserved populations
Hnub Xiong (MPA’ 24) is joining a PhD program at the University of Minnesota this fall to pursue her interest in higher education policy.
Graduate students create Fighting Bobs FC soccer team
The Fighting Bobs FC has helped to build community within the La Follette School, allowing students to meet new faces and bond over both the wins and losses of their team.
Student projects address challenges in Wisconsin and beyond
Students’ spring capstone projects addressed real-world challenges on behalf of clients including NGOs, the private sector, and both federal and state agencies.
La Follette celebrates graduates, awards record number of undergraduate certificates
Forty-six master’s students received La Follette degrees and 166 students graduated with certificates in public policy or health policy in May.
La Follette students and faculty present their research at state capitol
Master’s students and Assistant Professor Mariel Barnes presented their research to policymakers as part of the UW–Madison Day at the Capitol.
La Follette ranked among top 10% of nation’s public affairs graduate schools, first for small programs
The La Follette School ranks 23rd among the country’s public affairs graduate schools, according to the U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 rankings.