“I am excited to be continuing my work in energy policy at LFS where I can make a positive impact in decarbonizing the electric grid.”
Student MPA
Winter Petry, MPA
“I’ve been fortunate to work with several outstanding La Follette alumni who have played important roles in my personal and professional development.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
Cameron Towne, MPA
“I’ve appreciated meeting classmates with very different experiences (both professional and personal) who come from all over the world.”