“These courses have shaped how I approach policy questions, grounding analysis in data while remaining attentive to lived experience and institutional power.”
Graduate student profiles
Sam Wood, MPA
“I am already seeing the payoff of building these quantitative foundations which provide me with a stronger analytical skillset when evaluating policy.”
Abby Buschette, MIPA
“I was drawn to La Follette because of its small class size, focus on quantitative skills, and location.”
Carolina Sanchez, MIPA
“I was interested in La Follette because of the MIPA program in particular. I knew I wanted to focus on policy, but from an international perspective.”
Katie Simaz, MPA-MS URPL
“I was drawn to La Follette for the opportunity to study in two really excellent master programs.”
Anna Kane, MPA
“I have appreciated the opportunity to dive into long-term projects at La Follette, particularly in Policy Analysis, Cost-Benefit Analysis, and the Capstone.”
Travis Austin, MPA
“The most rewarding experience of this program is the ability to work on client projects that have real impacts…”
Grace Florence, MPA
“I felt the 5+1 program was a way to fine-tune my skills while at the same time transitioning from political work to evidence-based policy research to better prepare me for meaningful work in public service.”
Michelle Kowaletti, MPA, MPH
“The Wisconsin Idea’s core message keeps us respectful and open to dialogue while giving us the tools to support evidence-based measures.”
Sam Kaufmann, MPA
“After learning about the Accelerated MPA Program, I decided it would be a great route to take to pursue public policy as a full-time career with only needing to spend five years in school.”