“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.”
Student Accelerated
Brelynn Bille, MPA
“The accelerated MPA program drew me to the La Follette School.”
Haoyan (Ken) Wang, MIPA
“I was drawn to La Follette mainly because of its faculty expertise, alumni network, and most importantly, many professional opportunities offered to its students.”
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.”
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.”
John O’Malley, MIPA
“My status as an accelerated student has allowed me to apply for numerous internships that I otherwise would have never had access to.”
Evan Steck, MPA
“I met with the incredibly kind and accommodating faculty at the La Follette School and was blown away by the tightly knit academic community they have cultivated.”
Katie Pollock, MPA
“The small class size has allowed me to meet some amazing people who have helped make virtual learning easier.”
Laura Bunn, MIPA
“Use your time at the La Follette School to explore options and take a variety of electives to develop and apply skills and knowledge.”