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Justin Marlowe
Taking place from August 17 to 19, the NCPERS-Harris NextGen Competition invited teams from the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy to pitch their ideas live during the 2025 Public Pension Funding Forum.
Poverty
More than two-thirds of adults think poverty (68%) and homelessness (83%) have increased nationwide in the last 25 years, and most say the government has a responsibility to address the issues, according to a new UChicago Harris/AP-NORC Poll.
Joshua Charles
“My key motivators are twofold. First, my staff—supporting and helping them develop and grow. Second, client outcomes. It's rewarding to know they are saving money, doubling their return on investment, or increasing their bottom line.”
A photo of Barack Obama surrounded by people.
Eighteen rising leaders have been selected to the newest cohort of the University of Chicago Obama Foundation Scholars Program, which was announced Sept. 4.
Rosa Dunn
"Getting my MPP will be the culmination of my personal interests and my professional life.”
Meeting with Saudi Students
From July 21-25, the Harris School of Public Policy was pleased to welcome His Excellency Bandar Ibrahim Alkhorayef, Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources of Saudi Arabia, to the University of Chicago.