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One of the best parts about working at Harris is having the opportunity to connect with students who share our own passion for policy. We love to hear what you are reading, how you are spending your time, and which issues excite you. Many of our prospective students have shared with our team the work they have been doing on campaigns, or their interest in running for office, or how interning or working for a particular representative changed their career trajectory.
These are truly the stories we love to hear.
Did you read second year Laurel Harnett’s blog post on a day in the life of a Harris student? Now you can experience this in real time over on our Instagram page!
Follow along this week as current student Payton Head takes you around campus, through his classes, and introduces you to other Harris students!
This week, our team took a break from planning our fall events to take part in a UChicago tradition going back decades - Shake Day! Every Wednesday, students, faculty, and staff head over to the Reynolds Club on campus to grab $1 milkshakes - with free toppings! If you're visiting campus, be sure to pick up a shake and take in the beautiful Gothic architecture.
I am a rising second year student with an interest in energy and environmental policies. Prior to enrolling at Harris, I completed my bachelors and masters in Economics in India. My main goal at Harris is to learn more about how environmental science and policy intersect.
Harris faculty member Ariel Kalil has been selected as one of 20 leaders in the realm of children and family healthcare to the 2018 class of Aspen Institute Ascend Fellows. Throughout the next 18 months, Fellows will bring together their varied expertise to create new opportunities for children and families.
We are currently updating this information with our Office of International Affairs. We will update the post when we have the most updated information to share with admitted students. Thank you!
We are currently accepting applications for our part-time Evening Master’s Program (EMP) held at 1871 in the Merchandise Mart! As you complete your application, please consult the following Frequently Asked Questions, or email our admissions team at harrisadmissions@uchicago.edu with any questions.
Stars from the Belushi brothers to Harold Ramis to Amy Poehler and Tina Fey cut their teeth at the comedy scene in Chicago. While theaters like the Second City are world-famous, there are plenty of other venues to catch a good late-night show (usually for $10 or less!). Check out a few below!
The iO Theater
Calling all avid soccer fans! While the Chicago Fire may not be your team of origin, be sure to check out the organization's "Pub to Pitch" program throughout the regular season. Nine neighborhoods pubs participate, so find your local soccer community and head down to a match!
How it works:
Incoming and current Harris students will have the opportunity to participate in the Graduate Program in Health Administration and Policy (GPHAP). The program is known and valued for its interdisciplinary approach to health care management and policy. Students across the graduate schools at the University of Chicago will have the opportunity to receive either a Specialization in Health Administration and Policy or a Specialization in Health Administration and Policy with a Concentration in Global Health.
Nobel laureate Roger Myerson has been appointed the inaugural David L. Pearson Distinguished Service Professor of Global Conflict Studies, joining one of four named professorships within The Pearson Institute for the Study and Resolution of Global Conflicts at the University of Chicago. The new appointment is in the Harris School of Public Policy, the Kenneth C. Griffin Department of Economics, and the College.
Are you preparing to vote on Election Day tomorrow and need a study guide for your ballot measures? Head over to BallotReady, an online tool that allows voters to research candidates and ballot measures based on nonpartisan information.
This month, the University of Chicago community came together to discuss and process the trial and verdict of the 2014 killing of 17-year-old Laquan McDonald by Chicago Police Officer Jason Van Dyke. The week of the verdict, the University of Chicago School of Social Service Administration (SSA) hosted panel discussions with UChicago faculty and local media and activists.
This week kicks off the start of the Autumn Quarter here at the University of Chicago and Harris Public Policy! Thanks to Laurel Harnett, Class of 2019, for providing us with a snapshot in the busy day of a Harris student.
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Our team is hitting the road this fall – we encourage you to come see us in a city near you! Our events range from informal coffee chats to networking receptions with Harris alumni. Check out the schedule below for some of our upcoming dates – and be sure to bookmark our general events page to see more opportunities!
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.
If you’re an admitted student who is moving to the city, or a prospective student visiting for the first time, nothing quite beats summer in Chicago. From street festivals to outdoor movies to beach days, there’s something for everyone. Plan your perfect weekend around these quintessential summertime events!