Profiles and news about La Follette School students.
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Student profiles
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"
Mark Moralez, MPA
"The coursework alone is top-tier, but talking to my peers and hearing their stories was a surprisingly invaluable source of knowledge and growth for me."
Angela Maloney, MPA
"Learning more about the human impact of policy as well as the benefit of being able to obtain an MPA with just one additional year post-undergrad were huge draws for me."
Troy Wilson, MPA
"I would like to use my La Follette education and previous experience in legislative and NGO settings to make a difference and promote the Wisconsin Idea."
Casey Hanson, MPA, MPH, Certificates in Gender and Women’s Studies and Intervention and Prevention Sciences
"I was drawn to La Follette because of the renowned faculty and opportunities to network with alumni and other important individuals in the policy realm."
Mitchell Wenzel, MPA
"Madison has a plethora of opportunities for government agencies and nonprofits as the state’s hub of those sectors."
Sukhvir Singh, MPA, MPH
"I hope to contribute to criminal justice reform by analyzing and advocating for policy changes surrounding the health of currently and formerly incarcerated individuals."
Gillian Giglierano, MPA
"The access to resources and connections you receive when you’re a La Follette student is incredible!"
Samuel Landowski, MPA
"I am continuously inspired by my peers’ expertise and passion and am happy to call many of them close friends."
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News stories
Incoming master’s students bring unique skills and experiences
The La Follette community is excited to welcome 43 master's degree students from this fall from all over the world.
September 18, 2023
An introduction to the La Follette School Student Association
The La Follette School Student Association is focused on fostering community, recognizing and highlighting student accomplishments, and providing support to students.
September 18, 2023
La Follette School joins national network of universities, supported by Volcker Alliance
To boost opportunities for undergraduate policy students, the La Follette School joined a national network of universities and colleges training undergraduates for careers in public service.
September 15, 2023
Student news – summer 2023
Our students are trusted voices on campus, in Wisconsin, and beyond.
August 14, 2023
Tsarovsky engages students to make a difference in local government
As the president of the Campus Area Neighborhood Association, current MPA-MPH student Eli Tsarovsky has worked to open up conversations in Madison on licensing and affordable housing.
August 14, 2023
Students gain valuable skills in public policy through international experiences
Internships and studies completed internationally allow students to learn from other cultures and bring those experiences back with them to be applied in the classroom and their future careers.
July 17, 2023
Tree canopy, pocket parks could make La Crosse cooler
La Follette School students researched policy solutions to would reduce the urban heat island effect in the City of La Crosse.
July 15, 2023
Capstone projects provide real-world training and policymaking opportunities
Students concluded their graduate education this spring by completing projects addressing real-world challenges on behalf of clients from the public, non-governmental, and private sectors.
July 11, 2023- More student news