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Jahmal Cole

Jahmal Cole (CLA'20) Discusses Signs of Inequality in Chicago

Cole, creator and CEO of My Block My Hood My City, Chicago's fastest growing social impact organization, has recently published a book for his campaign "It's Not Regular," pointing out inequities between neighborhoods.
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Patrick Lavallee Delgado: My MSCAPP Experience

Patrick Lavallee Delgado, MS in Computational Analysis and Public Policy (MSCAPP) '20, reflects on his experience using big data to solve public policy problems in the MSCAPP program.
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Student Profile: Sharlene Guiriba, MPP/MBA Class of 2022

The educational inequities Guiriba recognized growing up in Chicago prompted her to pursue a joint policy and business degree.

National Capital

Kim Wolske

Why Do Low-Income Consumers Go Solar? Study Shows It’s Not All About Saving Money

More and more households in the United States are choosing to install solar panels on their roofs thanks to favorable incentives and financing models.

UChicago Employee Information Session: Harris Public Policy, Booth School of Business, and the School of Social Service Administration

Join us to learn about opportunities for UChicago employees to earn an advanced degree while continuing to work!
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College Majors and the Wage Gap: Understanding Female Choices

It's hard to empirically measure sexism with data, as it, in recent times, often hides underneath the surface. Without sexism being openly admitted, or even always conscious, Dan Black says there is what he calls a “mystery factor” of sexism in the data.

Building the Future

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Doomsday Clock: Closer Than Ever: It Is 100 Seconds to Midnight

The Doomsday Clock, housed at the Keller Center, is closer to midnight than ever before.
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School or Work?: New Paper Dives In on Trade-Offs

Many but not all roads lead to education – and infrastructure matters to providing opportunities.

George E. Kent Lecture w/ Nikki Giovanni

Join the Organization of Black Students and the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy for the George E. Kent Lecture, featuring world-renowned poet, writer, commentator, and activist, Nikki Giovanni.