Certificate program growth and December graduates
147 new students joined the certificate programs in November, bringing the total number of undergraduate students enrolled to 470.
Inspiring evidence-based policymaking
147 new students joined the certificate programs in November, bringing the total number of undergraduate students enrolled to 470.
Five La Follette School students share their experiences in public-policy internships.
The program provides students with a unique opportunity to fast-track their education, acquire professional skills, and begin a career in public policy.
Public policy certificate alum Cameron Yonan spent the summer during their junior year participating in the Public Policy and International Affairs program.
Six La Follette School certificate students completed summer internships in Washington, D.C., as part of the Wisconsin in Washington Program.
The promotion of civil discourse is one of the most urgent actions the La Follette School can take going forward.
To boost opportunities for undergraduate policy students, the La Follette School joined a national network of universities and colleges training undergraduates for careers in public service.
Our students are trusted voices on campus, in Wisconsin, and beyond.
Sixteen undergraduate students were given an exciting opportunity this spring during La Follette’s Workshop in Health Policy when they were able to research and propose recommendations for policy questions crafted by Wisconsin state legislators.
This May, 138 students who received undergraduate degrees from UW–Madison also earned certificates from the La Follette School of Public Affairs.