Chapman sees how sound analysis can help communities tackle problems
From Mali to Salt Lake City, La Follette School student Anne Chapman has seen the importance of well-informed, motivated community leadership — and the essential role a skilled analyst can play in sharing expertise about policy ramifications. Read more ...
Inglis Steinfeld gains tools to change system through dual MPA-law degree program
After college, Nate Inglis Steinfeld spent two years watching dedicated public servants within the complex world of the Federal Emergency Management Agency in Washington, D.C. Eventually he decided he needed more education to pressure the system to aid communities, and so he enrolled at the La Follette School. Read more ...
Wolf pursues policy degree to enhance education system
Student Leni Wolf is combining her teaching experience with policy analysis tools so she can improve the educational system and students’ everyday experiences. Read more ...
High school experience drives Hill’s interest in education reform
For Kelsey Hill, involvement in the causes that interest her and affect her the most is of paramount importance. That tenet brings her to the La Follette School to pursue a master of public affairs degree with an emphasis on education policy. Read more ...
Two students make finalist stage of Presidential Management Fellows Program
Two graduating public affairs students reached the finalist stage of the prestigious Presidential Management Fellows Program that places recent graduates with federal agencies for two-year assignments. Read more ...
Hernandez applies management skills to health care
By the time Shaun Hernandez was wrapping up his bachelor’s degree, he was pretty sure he wouldn’t go on to medical school. Read more ...
Alumni put students through paces during mock interviews
Eleven alumni and an instructor carried out mock interviews with 41 first-year La Follette school students, giving them practice at interviewing for a job or internship. Read more ...
School plans admissions web chat
The La Follette School will host an admissions Q&A web chat on Monday, December 19, from 5 to 6 p.m. Associate director Don Moynihan, admissions and advising coordinator Mary Treleven and student services associate Mary Mead will answer questions from prospective students about admissions and the graduate program. Visit the event web page to participate and sign up for event reminders.
Cubero shifts focus from finance to energy analysis
After five years as a financial analyst, Ed Cubero is turning his attention to studying energy policy and analysis and public affairs at the La Follette School. Read more ...
Anam explores U.S. policymaking
Living in Bangladesh, a relatively newly independent country facing political strife, Tawsif Anam witnessed strikes, curfews and demonstrations for peace. Now he is learning about U.S. public policy at the La Follette School. Read more ...