University of Wisconsin–Madison

Category: Major in public policy

News stories featuring our forthcoming undergraduate major in policy policy program and students.

New undergraduate major in public policy to debut fall 2026

A bachelor's degree in public policy will prepare students for successful careers in government, nonprofits, consulting, advocacy, and business.

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, build critical thinking skills, and encourage civic engagement and dialogue. In PA 230: Advancing Public Policy in a Divided America, …

La Follette School is preparing for the future with funding from Ascendium

Thanks to a $500,000 grant from Ascendium Education Group, La Follette is one step closer to meeting the high demand for public policy education.