“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.”
Graduate student profiles
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.”
Richmond Panford, MPA
“The La Follette School emphasizes training and education in evidence-based policy.”
Paddy Kenny, MIPA
“My time in school here has reinforced the importance of empirical analysis in policy design and evaluation.”
Cameron Towne, MPA
“I’ve appreciated meeting classmates with very different experiences (both professional and personal) who come from all over the world.”
Gretchen Allman, MIPA
“I was initially drawn here by the opportunities for interdisciplinary learning, the small cohort, and the plentiful resources for UW graduate students.”
Eltaj Sadigova, MPA
“My courses at the La Follette School have equipped me with the analytical tools and policy knowledge essential for my career goals. The program’s emphasis on real-world applications and practical experience has also prepared me to engage in impactful work within governmental organizations, particularly in the field of international relations”
Hunter McCormick, MPA
“What made me choose La Follette was the responsiveness and care from staff members and the ability to ‘shape your own degree’ with electives.”
Record number of students attend La Follette in DC trip
The La Follette School rang in the new year by embarking on a two-day trip to our nation’s capital, Washington D.C.