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Student profiles
Sabina Huseynova, MPA
"The La Follette School’s small class sizes and low teacher-to-student ratio allow for personalized learning and mentorship. The school’s strong emphasis on quantitative skills and its location in a capital city make it ideal for practical learning in public policy."
Mohammad Eshaghi, MPA, EAP
"I always had this passion of witnessing the result of my work and effort in the real world and making a tangible impact on society. I realized that through MPA I can achieve this goal and so far, I believe I am in the right place for that."
Morgan Pincombe, MIPA
"LFS has bolstered my analytical toolkit and provided invaluable professional experiences to advance my policy career."
Connor Smith, MPA
"La Follette gets into the weeds of policy work, and you can follow your values to learn how to address problems in policy areas you care about."
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."
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News stories
Grace Pierner receives 2024-25 Brenton Health Policy Scholarship
The annual scholarship recognizes an exceptional student who is passionate about health policy.
January 17, 2025
Enrollment in certificate programs exceeds 500 students
In December, 20 students graduated with certificates—12 in public policy and 8 in health policy.
January 10, 2025
Student updates – winter 2024
One of our students moderated a session at the UW–Madison Diversity Forum. Another organized an event to encourage voting. Read more about student accomplishments at school and outside the classroom.
December 10, 2024
Health policy students gain skills through work with Baby’s First Years project
In May, health policy certificate student Susan Farias joined Professor Sarah Halpern-Meekin in her work on the project, which studies the impact of poverty reduction on families and young children.
November 18, 2024
Internship illustrates the importance of inclusive representation in government
Public policy certificate student Alexa Iraheta spent the summer in Washington, D.C. completing an internship.
November 15, 2024
MIPA students take policy education international to Switzerland
Over the summer, two La Follette School MIPA students traveled to Geneva, Switzerland to study in an international policymaking program.
October 28, 2024
Legal Luminaries event showcases Latino Wisconsin judges
During Latino Heritage Month, the La Follette School and the Wisconsin Law School hosted Legal Luminaries, a networking and panel event featuring Latino Wisconsin judges.
October 28, 2024
Students learn from Governor’s staff during meet and greet
La Follette School master's degree students met with Governor Evers’ staff at the Wisconsin State Capitol building to gain insights into the inner workings of the Governor’s office and how their degrees influence their day-to-day work.
October 17, 2024- More student news