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Student profiles
Luis Navarrete, MPA
"I was drawn by the La Follette School’s reputation, quality of education, program flexibility, and location."
Al Schultz, MPA
"Following a career in public affairs to me has always meant giving back to and having consideration for the larger communities we are nestled within."
Alivia Lindorfer, MPA
"Central to my career goals is the desire to effect positive change and empower individuals through the formulation and implementation of impactful public policies."
Minjung Jun, MIPA
"My goal is to serve as a consultant for trade and economic policies of developing countries."
Brelynn Bille, MPA
"The accelerated MPA program drew me to the La Follette School."
Francie Fink, MPA, EAP
"It became clear that I could attend an excellent, renowned policy school while at the same time living in a fun, mid-sized city."
Tatiana Paula da Cruz, MIPA
"Prepare to be pleasantly surprised by a supportive and resourceful community!"
Caroline Riordan, MPA
"The most rewarding aspect of La Follette is the personal connections you can form."
Ryan Ring, MPA
"The most rewarding experience has been getting to know my cohort and the faculty. It truly is a community at La Follette."
Annalisa Solis, MPA
"The La Follette School has helped me define how I can create an impact in my policy interest areas while teaching me the technical skills I need in order to do so."
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News stories
Public policy students gain real-world professional experience with internships in Washington, DC
The Wisconsin in Washington program provides UW–Madison undergraduates with the opportunity to intern while taking courses in Washington, D.C.
October 7, 2024
Incoming students bring a variety of experiences to the school
The La Follette community is excited to welcome 30 Master of Public Affairs and seven Master of International Public Affairs students this fall.
September 20, 2024
Student updates – fall 2024
Many of our students recently received awards or started new jobs or internships.
September 19, 2024
Students develop in-depth health policy recommendations for clients
Certificate students enrolled in La Follette's Workshop in Health Policy addressed policy-centric topics including lead poisoning prevention, rental housing, water contamination, and Medicaid.
September 9, 2024
Lexi Schauls combines business and policy studies for future health administration career
The certificate in health policy allowed her to combine both of her passions into one career path.
August 27, 2024
Student report recommends regionalized taxi system in Northwest Wisconsin
Their recommendations resulted from an in-depth analysis at the request of the City of River Falls.
August 15, 2024
Graduate students create Fighting Bobs FC soccer team
The Fighting Bobs FC has helped to build community within the La Follette School, allowing students to meet new faces and bond over both the wins and losses of their team.
July 26, 2024
La Follette students find financial capability program is vital for humanitarian migrants’ financial literacy, stability
La Follette graduate students evaluate The International Rescue Committee’s financial capability program and its effectiveness in helping humanitarian migrants navigate the U.S. financial system.
July 23, 2024- More student news