“I’ve been able to build more analytical and quantitative skills at La Follette and take energy-specific classes through the Energy Analysis & Policy program.”
Student MPA
Manpreet Kaur, MPA, Master of Urban and Regional Planning
Hometown Bakersfield, CA Undergraduate education Bachelor’s degree in political science and ethnic studies, minor in law and society, University of California, San Diego Professional/research interests Community development, civic engagement, youth leadership, minoritized communities, workers’ rights, …
Mingxin Zhang, MPA, Energy Analysis and Policy Certificate
I have been an active volunteer since I went to college, and I am always willing to help others and try to solve social issues such as lack of education in rural areas, poor living conditions in orphanages, severe air pollution, and so on.
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.”
Matthew Hansen, MPA, JD
“Many lawyers look at only the black letter of the law and ignore what implications it has on people’s lives; that wasn’t the type of law I wanted to practice.”
Lew Blank, MPA
“I have developed a stronger understanding through my coursework of the inner workings of US government, our global energy systems, and new statistical tools.”