August 22, 2018 Office of Admissions Our application for 2019 is officially open! As you start your application, check out some of our profiles on current students and alumni. These pieces are a great way to hear from our Master's candidates- past and present - on how their degree helped to elevate their career, follow a passion for change, and why they chose Harris to continue their studies. Leah Castleberry, Class of 2020 Leah Castleberry, Class of 2020 A Chicago native, Leah Castleberry believes Harris’ emphasis on data-driven decisions will help her develop the skillset she needs to make positive change in her hometown. Read her story here. Javier Hernández Lopez, Class of 2020 Javier Hernández Lopez, Class of 2020 As an analyst reporting to the General Director and Secretary General of the Treasury in Madrid, Javier Hernández Lopez is looking forward to building his theoretical and quantitative contributions to his work in the public sector through a policy degree. Read his story here. Jennifer Tescher, MPP'96 Jennifer Tescher, MPP’96 A recent recipient of the Career Achievement Award for use of her Harris degree, Jennifer Tescher has spent her career advocating for the financial health of Americans. Read her story here. Junchen Feng, MPP'11, PhD'17 Junchen Feng, MPP’11, PhD’17 A diverse student body and academic rigor influenced Junchen Feng to pursue not only a master’s but a PhD at Harris. Read his story here. Interested in reading more? Browse more profiles on our website! OlderHomeNewer Upcoming Events More events Drop-in Application Consultation Tue., June 10, 2025 | 8:30 AM Harris Evening Master's Program Information Session Wed., June 11, 2025 | 12:00 PM Civic Leadership Academy 2026 Virtual Information Session Wed., June 18, 2025 | 12:00 PM