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As the school year approaches, we want to make it easy for you to connect with people at Harris and get to know the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy.
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As a Harris student, you have the opportunity to immerse yourself in a vibrant culture, one that extends from Harris Public Policy to the wider University of Chicago.
The Harris student Slack workspace is a place where you can connect with your fellow Harristas to collaborate, build social connections, and engage with the Harris student community. Admitted students will receive access to Slack in 2023!
Get to know the stories of incoming and current Harris students and recent Harris alumni.
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Hear from recent Harris alumni about the benefits of studying at Harris and what good policy means to them.
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At Harris, you're not only a student, you're a full person. Finding the right courses to get where you need to be, preparing for a job interview, and so much more — our dedicated Dean of Students Office is there for you every step of the way.
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As a student and alumni, the Career Development Team will help you refine your career portfolio, provide professional growth opportunities and prepare you for interviews, negotiation, and effective workplace transitions.
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Faculty at Harris challenge each other as well as the status quo, testing new methodologies and driving solutions through their innovative research.
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With the University of Chicago's strong commitment to free and open inquiry, our faculty take an interdisciplinary approach to research that spans education to energy, conflict to politics. In an environment of innovation and risk taking, Harris' world-leading policy scholars guide students toward positive social impact.
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Coming from diverse sectors, ideologies, and backgrounds, Harris faculty investigate the world’s most complex challenges and determine how policy can solve them.
Browse Harris faculty & experts by policy topic.
Explore the top reading recommendations from Harris faculty.
Our outstanding alumni are driven to tackle society's toughest problems with innovative, data-driven solutions. Join a community driven by evidence and empowered for change.
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Our alumni bring a range of in-demand skills to tackle complex issues and make a positive difference in the world across all sectors.
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From speaker panels, to receptions and happy hours, HarrisHub lists all the programs happening throughout Harris on any given day.
Visit HarrisHub to find all the upcoming sessions where you can engage with students, faculty, and staff! Download the HarrisHub app in the App Store or Google Play.
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