Grace George, MPA ’21
"I really enjoyed the friends I made while at the La Follette School."
Inspiring evidence-based policymaking
"I really enjoyed the friends I made while at the La Follette School."
"My courses at the La Follette School have equipped me with the analytical tools and policy knowledge essential for my career goals. The program’s emphasis on real-world applications and practical experience has also prepared me to engage in impactful work within governmental organizations, particularly in the field of international relations"
"At the La Follette School, I developed not only the technical skills to analyze and implement policy but also the ability to approach complex issues with an open-minded perspective."
"My entire career was shaped by my experience at La Follette."
"What made me choose La Follette was the responsiveness and care from staff members and the ability to 'shape your own degree' with electives."
Service agencies tend to be an especially good fit for La Follette alumni, who have had the chance to practice skills that are needed to excel at a nonpartisan institution.
According to an alumni employment survey that was conducted in the summer of 2024, La Follette School alumni enjoy favorable employment outcomes after graduation.
Last fall, the UW–Madison Institute for Research on Poverty hired several undergraduate students for internships that allow them to build policy research and communications skills.
Alumni and friends serving in state environmental public policy positions were invited to discuss their career paths with students in January.
New research by La Follette Assistant Professor Mariel Barnes analyzes the “manosphere,” a subculture which now exerts influence in national politics.