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.
Students
Public policy students gain real-world professional experience with internships in Washington, DC
The Wisconsin in Washington program provides UW–Madison undergraduates with the opportunity to intern while taking courses in Washington, D.C.
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.
Students develop in-depth health policy recommendations for clients
Certificate students enrolled in La Follette’s Workshop in Health Policy addressed policy-centric topics including lead poisoning prevention, rental housing, water contamination, and Medicaid.
Lexi Schauls combines business and policy studies for future health administration career
The certificate in health policy allowed her to combine both of her passions into one career path.
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.
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.
La Follette students find financial capability program is vital for humanitarian migrants’ financial literacy, stability
La Follette graduate students evaluate The International Rescue Committee’s financial capability program and its effectiveness in helping humanitarian migrants navigate the U.S. financial system.
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.