This spring, La Follette students had several opportunities to learn from Wisconsin state government representatives from the legislative and executive branches.
Health policy certificate
News stories featuring our undergraduate certificate in health policy program and students.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Alumni use public and health policy certificate skills in health professional training
Alumni Lauren Gadek and Myesha Williams share how they have used skills gained in our certificate programs in their health professional training.
Internships bridge gap between academic knowledge and real-world application
Five La Follette School students share their experiences in public-policy internships.