Category: MPA News

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

Terrell studied equitable transit as part of Montgomery County fellowship

Terrell was placed within the Montgomery County Department of Transportation Office of the Director and tasked with providing an original policy report for the Montgomery County Council.

Alumni launch professional careers in public policy after completing accelerated degree

The program provides students with a unique opportunity to fast-track their education, acquire professional skills, and begin a career in public policy.

Mia Williams receives Brenton Health Policy Scholarship

This annual award recognizes an outstanding La Follette School student who plans to pursue a career in the health sector.

Incoming master’s students bring unique skills and experiences

The La Follette community is excited to welcome 43 master's degree students from this fall from all over the world.

La Follette School joins national network of universities, supported by Volcker Alliance

To boost opportunities for undergraduate policy students, the La Follette School joined a national network of universities and colleges training undergraduates for careers in public service.

Student news – summer 2023

Our students are trusted voices on campus, in Wisconsin, and beyond.

Tsarovsky engages students to make a difference in local government

As the president of the Campus Area Neighborhood Association, current MPA-MPH student Eli Tsarovsky has worked to open up conversations in Madison on licensing and affordable housing.

Tree canopy, pocket parks could make La Crosse cooler

La Follette School students researched policy solutions to would reduce the urban heat island effect in the City of La Crosse.

Graduation ceremony speakers spread message of hope

On Sunday, May 14, the La Follette School’s master’s degree graduates, including 37 MPA students and 13 MIPA students, celebrated their graduation in the Wisconsin Capitol’s Assembly Chamber.

La Follette students highlight benefits of universal child savings accounts in Wisconsin

La Follette School students showed that universal child savings accounts could have significant benefits for the state when they conducted the first statewide cost-benefit analysis of the idea.