Category: Students

Certificate student Sadie Goettl named WI Honey Queen

As the state’s 2024 Honey Queen, certificate in public policy student Sadie Goettl works as a promoter, educator, ambassador, and spokesperson for the Wisconsin Honey Producers Association.

Barakat pursuing healthcare professional career with a policy lens

Judah Barakat chose to supplement his education with a health policy certificate through the La Follette School to gain insights into real-world healthcare experiences.

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.

Recognizing 2023-24 undergraduate internship host organizations

These internship host organizations helped to give La Follette students invaluable hands-on experiences over the past year.

La Follette School joins new initiative to combat polarization on university campuses

The La Follette School is one of fourteen universities developing curricula to help students lead and engage across difference.

Certificate graduates make an impact in legislative offices

Three recent graduates who earned certificates in public policy from the La Follette School share their experiences working in legislative offices.

Student updates – spring 2024

One of our students was recently named Wisconsin Honey Queen. Another competed in the Big Ten swimming championships. Read student accomplishments at school and outside the classroom.

La Follette School is preparing for the future with funding from Ascendium

Thanks to a $500,000 grant from Ascendium Education Group, La Follette is one step closer to meeting the high demand for public policy education.

Unpacking polarization: Ezra Klein visits the La Follette School

While visiting the La Follette School, Klein discussed how political polarization has changed with students, faculty, policymakers, and the community.

Admitted students visit campus to learn about MPA and MIPA programs

In March and April, in-person and remote attendees visited the graduate programs to gather information and connect with current students, faculty, and staff.