“It was valuable to me to have a seat at the table of so many planning meetings for decisions being made on behalf of the state. It was also very valuable to begin to learn how to achieve success within a state government.”
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.”
Andrew VanderMeer, MPA
“The professors, students, and alumni of the La Follette School are part and parcel of so much of government here in Madison, which makes for a wonderful array of career opportunities”
Alumni news – August 2023
Alumni with expertise in energy and environmental policy recently made strides in their careers.
Wagner joins school, Ellinger starts new role
After three years as outreach director, Lisa Ellinger (MPA ’03) became the school’s director of strategic initiatives. Jennifer Wagner joined the school as the new outreach director.
Student news – summer 2023
Our students are trusted voices on campus, in Wisconsin, and beyond.
Feed the Future Mali Sugu Yiriwa
“Throughout this internship, I advanced my skills in policy analysis, public affairs, and effective communication strategies. Working on real-world challenges and witnessing the positive impact of gender-inclusive policies on rural communities reinforced my passion for sustainable development and gender empowerment.”
Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS)
“I would definitely recommend this internship for anyone who has never experienced working in state government and is interested in that, as well as how equity is incorporated into state-level policy work.”
Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy
“The projects (I worked on) were also a good substantive fit to my coursework and research interests, allowing me to apply and extend my knowledge on environmental policies, survey methods, and theories in political science.”
Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT)
“I relied heavily on my experience in PA 873: Introduction to Policy Analysis, as my issue papers were a similar format to the policy analysis project I completed for the course.”