147 new students joined the certificate programs in November, bringing the total number of undergraduate students enrolled to 470.
Undergraduate
News stories featuring our undergraduate programs and students.
Internships bridge gap between academic knowledge and real-world application
Five La Follette School students share their experiences in public-policy internships.
Alumni launch professional careers in public policy after completing accelerated degree
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 and International Affairs Program offers hands-on public service training to students
Public policy certificate alum Cameron Yonan spent the summer during their junior year participating in the Public Policy and International Affairs program.
Certificate students jump-start their careers with internships in Washington, DC
Six La Follette School certificate students completed summer internships in Washington, D.C., as part of the Wisconsin in Washington Program.
Lunch at Culver’s fitting place to find common ground in polarizing political climate
The promotion of civil discourse is one of the most urgent actions the La Follette School can take going forward.
La Follette School joins national network of universities, supported by Volcker Alliance
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.
Student news – summer 2023
Our students are trusted voices on campus, in Wisconsin, and beyond.
Students help answer legislators’ health policy questions through La Follette workshop
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.
La Follette School awards record number of undergraduate certificates
This May, 138 students who received undergraduate degrees from UW–Madison also earned certificates from the La Follette School of Public Affairs.