“I’ve been fortunate to work with several outstanding La Follette alumni who have played important roles in my personal and professional development.”
Graduate student profiles
Zach Vruwink — Student in the Spotlight
“I am excited to continue a career aimed at improving the lives of Wisconsin’s citizens.”
Connecting the classroom to local government
Master’s student Travis Austin (MPA ’26) and alum Theola Carter (MA ’91) discuss their involvement in local government.
Student in the Spotlight: Hunter McCormick, LSSA President
“The La Follette community welcomed me with open arms, and I am thankful to have gotten to know so many of my great peers in such a short time.”
Muhammad Rehan, MIPA
“La Follette isn’t just a school; it’s a place where people lift each other up, making it an incredibly supportive environment.”
Ali Mammadov, MPA, EAP
“La Follette deepened my understanding of the interconnectedness between local actions and global impacts, reinforcing my commitment to evidence-based, inclusive policymaking.”
Gatiosso Traore, MIPA
“I’m planning to move to D.C. after graduation, and I already have alumni there helping me find a place and introducing me to people to connect with.”
Miranda Garcia-Dove, Certificate in Public Policy
“The La Follette School has changed the way I think about policy by reinstating hope that we can work across difference and that there are shared goals and interests that we can leverage.”
Graham Stier, MPA
“As an undergraduate student at UW–Madison, I found the Accelerated program highly appealing because I’ll be able to graduate in five years with a master’s degree that provides me with a real-world skill set.”
Summer Mitchell, MPA
“La Follette sharpened my ability to communicate policy issues concisely, craft clear recommendations, and use data-driven analysis to evaluate policy effectiveness.”