A three-year program, the master of urban planning and public affairs double degree consists of 72 credits. Some students enter the program concurrently, while others add one degree after beginning the other.
Alumni News – December 2021
Lamont Smith (MPA ’07) was named one of Wisconsin’s 48 Most Influential Black Leaders in Madison365’s 2021 list. As The Nature Conservancy in Wisconsin’s Milwaukee Program Manager, he helps build partnerships to improve urban environmental sustainability and strengthen community …
Women in Government seminar applications due 12/10
Wisconsin Women in Government (WWIG) is accepting applications to its Leadership Seminar, a two-day professional development and knowledge-building opportunity offered in partnership with the La Follette School of Public Affairs.
Grad student Tebbe finds inspiration at U.N. climate conference
La Follette School graduate student Nova Tebbe calls herself a climate newcomer. Yet, in early November, she joined 300 people who walked out of the United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (or COP26) to protest the lack of significant commitment to combat climate change.
Policy in action: Grad students gain real-world experience in State Capitol
Earning a master’s degree in public affairs (MPA) from the La Follette School gives students more than an academic credential. It provides a real-world policy toolkit they can use on-the-job, even before graduation.
Policy in action: Grad students gain real-world experience in State Capitol
Earning a master’s degree in public affairs (MPA) from the La Follette School gives students more than an academic credential. It provides a real-world policy toolkit they can use on-the-job, even before graduation.
La Follette Forum 2022 delves into American Power, Prosperity & Democracy
The La Follette School will host its third annual La Follette Forum, funded by the Kohl Initiative, on Wednesday, May 4, 2022.
Dresang, former governors reflect on Lucey’s legacy
Former Govs. Scott McCallum and Jim Doyle joined Professor Emeritus Dennis Dresang for a discussion Nov. 12 about the late Patrick J. Lucey, Wisconsin’s 38th governor, and his impact on the state. Video of the event, featuring introductory remarks by University of Wisconsin System President and former Gov. Tommy G. Thompson, is online.
Undergrad coursework and graduate school success
The La Follette School’s Undergraduate Certificate in Public Policy program and corresponding coursework equips students to continue their studies at the graduate level in technical skills and in-class climate. Faculty Associate Mary Davis Michaud highlights …
Undergrad coursework and graduate school success
The La Follette School’s Undergraduate Certificate in Public Policy program and corresponding coursework equips students to continue their studies at the graduate level in technical skills and in-class climate.