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Obama Foundation

University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy and Obama Foundation Announce New Class of Scholars

Today, the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy and the Obama Foundation announced the second cohort of Obama Foundation Scholars.
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Incoming Students: Get to Know Your Class

We hope you are getting excited to meet your future classmates here at the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy. We’d like to share a little about your incoming class. While we’ll share more detailed information once classes begin, below are a few pieces of information we think you’ll find interesting:
Harris Senior Adviser for Cultural Innovation and Adviser to the Dean Theaster Gates

Theaster Gates Discusses His Latest Exhibition

Gates' sculptural exhibition is on display at Richard Gray Gallery (2044 W Carroll Ave, Chicago, IL) until June 29.
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Ask an ASA Expert: Algebra and Calculus Self-Assessments

We sat down with our colleagues in Academic & Student Affairs to answer your questions on the algebra and calculus self-assessments. See below for the quick take!
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The Common Read: Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson

Each year incoming students participate in the Common Read, reading a shared text before arriving at Harris.
LAM

Latin America(n) Matters Presents "Challenges in America: Democracy and Development"

The forum featured three panels which focused on macroeconomic stability, governmental expectations, and public-private partnerships in Latin American countries.
Bobby Lee

Student Profile: Bobby Lee, MAIDP Class of 2020

The MAIDP will help shape Lee’s assessment of difficult policy decisions related to national security and humanitarian assistance.
Dessa Gypalo

Dessa Gypalo (CLA'19) Discusses How to Use Data in Government

At the second annual Chicago Digital Government Summit, Gypalo, who is Cook County's inaugural Chief Data Officer, spoke on lessons to remember when developing a data management system.
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Milvia Rodriguez Receives Award for Service to Students

When you come to Harris, you will be joining a supportive community of faculty, staff and students.
Milvia Rodriguez

Harris' Milvia Rodriguez Receives Marlene F. Richman Award

Milvia Rodriguez, Assistant Director of Student Affairs, Academic Advising, and Financial Aid at Harris Public Policy, is this year’s recipient of the University of Chicago’s Marlene F. Richman Award for Excellence and Dedication in Service to Students.
Darius and Will

Local Change in a Global City: Darius Ballinger (CLA'19) and the Power of Community

When Darius Ballinger went looking for ways to advance his professional life, he did not have to look far from home to take advantage of the opportunities at the University of Chicago’s Civic Leadership Academy.