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10 Election Stories That Kept Us Sane in 2020

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The 2020 presidential election in the United States was bound to be one for the history books following the contentious 2016 election, Donald Trump’s unexpected victory, and his norm-shattering presidency.
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Student Profile: Caroline Kinnen, MSCAPP Class of 2022

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“I’m still just skimming the surface of what’s possible in terms of machine learning, Python, and big data, and I’m excited to be part of a program where I can apply what I’m learning right away.”
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Student profile: Marjolijn Bruggeling, Evening Master’s Program Class of 2021

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“I wanted to learn data analytics and statistical modeling from the best: I knew Harris would be the place to do it.”
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Happy Holidays from Admissions — Our Year in Review

2020 brought new challenges for all of us. But throughout the year, the Harris community showed impressive resilience and a sustained passion for social impact. Watch our 2020 Year in Review video and read our top highlights of the past year. Please note, Harris will be closed December 23, 2020—January 3, 2021, and your Admissions team will have limited access to email during that time. There may be a delay in response time until Monday, January 4. Happy Holidays!
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10 Stories about Race & Social Justice from 2020

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2020 brought on a reckoning in the United States and around the globe on the topic of racial justice and the importance of diversity and inclusion to advancing social progress.
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Finding Purpose, Fighting Poverty: A Mother and Son Make a Difference Through Giving

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Renee Adelson Kass and Scott Adelson come together with a commitment to address racial and economic inequities
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Alumni Profile: Xiaoyun Tang, DPSS’20, MPP Class of 2023

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“It was very exciting for us to solve real world problems. I now feel more comfortable with the quantitative side of public policy.”

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2020 Harris Alumni Awards

Alumni, Students
Join us for the virtual 2020 Harris Alumni Awards Ceremony, featuring remarks and reflections from Career Achievement, CC DuBois Alumni Service and Rising Star Award Recipients.
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The Innovative MACRM: A Degree, An Apprenticeship, and More

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The MACRM program was designed with the intention of preparing students for rigorous PhD programs, but also launches students into a range of careers where their quantitative skills are highly valued.

31st Annual Martin Luther King Celebration with Isabel Wilkerson

Alumni, Students
Join the University of Chicago as we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and reflect on our collective responsibility to work towards a more equitable society. 
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Harris Public Policy Announces 2021 Class of Civic Leadership Academy

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The Civic Leadership Academy based at the University of Chicago Center for Effective Government (CEG) and the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy welcomed its seventh cohort of 30 government and nonprofit leaders.