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."
Inspiring evidence-based policymaking
"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."
"La Follette isn’t just a school; it’s a place where people lift each other up, making it an incredibly supportive environment."
"La Follette deepened my understanding of the interconnectedness between local actions and global impacts, reinforcing my commitment to evidence-based, inclusive policymaking."
"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."
"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."
"La Follette sharpened my ability to communicate policy issues concisely, craft clear recommendations, and use data-driven analysis to evaluate policy effectiveness."
"The La Follette School emphasizes training and education in evidence-based policy."
"My time in school here has reinforced the importance of empirical analysis in policy design and evaluation."
"I’ve appreciated meeting classmates with very different experiences (both professional and personal) who come from all over the world."
"I was initially drawn here by the opportunities for interdisciplinary learning, the small cohort, and the plentiful resources for UW graduate students."