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The University of Chicago Crime Lab today announced that Kenneth E. Corey has been appointed Executive Director of its Policing Leadership Academy (PLA).

The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists announced on Jan. 27 that the hands of the Doomsday Clock moved forward four seconds and now sits at 85 seconds to midnight—the closest the symbolic clock has ever been to apocalypse.

The 2026 cohort includes fellows from local nonprofit organizations, City of Chicago government, and Cook County government.

Adam Lechnir is leveraging his Harris education for breaking down structural barriers that keep students from accessing a quality education.

Just days after the Trump administration captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro in a surprise military operation, a University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy panel explored the complex issues shaping what’s ahead for Venezuela and the U.S.

Ten Harris events from 2025 that stood out for their depth, variety, and impact.