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.
Undergraduate
News stories featuring our undergraduate programs and students.
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.
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.
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.
Kaufmann surveyed Shorewood residents for historic preservation project
Certificate student Sam Kaufmann found the perfect opportunity to get hands-on experience with historic preservation through the UniverCity Alliance Scholars Program.
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.