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Undergraduate
News stories featuring our undergraduate programs and students.
Wichowsky hits the ground running at La Follette
This spring, Associate Professor Amber Wichowsky capped off an impactful first year at La Follette by debuting a new undergraduate course aimed at getting students to think about public policy as part of everyday life, …
Student UniverCity Alliance projects support Madison’s development strategy
Projects by master’s student Caroline Corona and undergraduate certificate student Landon Prokopinski evaluated economic indicators for Madison to support its development strategy.
Students hear perspectives on government from state policymakers
This spring, La Follette students had several opportunities to learn from Wisconsin state government representatives from the legislative and executive branches.
Health policy students use certificate in diverse ways
Building on an introduction to core concepts in health policy, students learn how to evaluate research evidence and think critically about the range of interests influencing and affected by health policy.
Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield models civility and diplomacy during visit to La Follette
The ambassador discussed the biggest challenges facing international diplomacy, maintaining nonpartisanship in a polarized world, and how her values have guided her work in public service.
Student updates – spring 2025
Our students have been busy this semester receiving fellowships, starting new positions, having their work featured around campus and beyond, and even running for local office.
Students gain applied policy research experience through new internships addressing poverty
Last fall, the UW–Madison Institute for Research on Poverty hired several undergraduate students for internships that allow them to build policy research and communications skills.
Grace Pierner receives 2024-25 Brenton Health Policy Scholarship
The annual scholarship recognizes an exceptional student who is passionate about health policy.
Alumni updates – January 2025
Learn which of our alumni started new roles and attended conferences this month.