Category: Students

“Eat and Greet” series connects students with policy experts

Alumni and friends serving in state environmental public policy positions were invited to discuss their career paths with students in January.

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.

Grace Pierner receives 2024-25 Brenton Health Policy Scholarship

The annual scholarship recognizes an exceptional student who is passionate about health policy.

Enrollment in certificate programs exceeds 500 students

In December, 20 students graduated with certificates—12 in public policy and 8 in health policy.

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.

Health policy students gain skills through work with Baby’s First Years project

In May, health policy certificate student Susan Farias joined Professor Sarah Halpern-Meekin in her work on the project, which studies the impact of poverty reduction on families and young children.

Internship illustrates the importance of inclusive representation in government

Public policy certificate student Alexa Iraheta spent the summer in Washington, D.C. completing an internship.

MIPA students take policy education international to Switzerland

Over the summer, two La Follette School MIPA students traveled to Geneva, Switzerland to study in an international policymaking program.

Legal Luminaries event showcases Latino Wisconsin judges

During Latino Heritage Month, the La Follette School and the Wisconsin Law School hosted Legal Luminaries, a networking and panel event featuring Latino Wisconsin judges.

Students learn from Governor’s staff during meet and greet

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.