“I was drawn to La Follette mainly because of its faculty expertise, alumni network, and most importantly, many professional opportunities offered to its students.”
Graduate student profiles
Andrew VanderMeer, MPA
“The professors, students, and alumni of the La Follette School are part and parcel of so much of government here in Madison, which makes for a wonderful array of career opportunities”
Mark Moralez, MPA
“The coursework alone is top-tier, but talking to my peers and hearing their stories was a surprisingly invaluable source of knowledge and growth for me.”
Angela Maloney, MPA
“Learning more about the human impact of policy as well as the benefit of being able to obtain an MPA with just one additional year post-undergrad were huge draws for me.”
Troy Wilson, MPA
“I would like to use my La Follette education and previous experience in legislative and NGO settings to make a difference and promote the Wisconsin Idea.”
Mitchell Wenzel, MPA
“Madison has a plethora of opportunities for government agencies and nonprofits as the state’s hub of those sectors.”
Sukhvir Singh, MPA-MPH
“I hope to contribute to criminal justice reform by analyzing and advocating for policy changes surrounding the health of currently and formerly incarcerated individuals.”
Gillian Giglierano, MPA
“The access to resources and connections you receive when you’re a La Follette student is incredible!”
Samuel Landowski, MPA
“I am continuously inspired by my peers’ expertise and passion and am happy to call many of them close friends.”
Ben Vargas, MIPA
“I was drawn to the Accelerated MIPA program when I learned that I could gain skills and earn a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in five years by the age of 22.”