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Katherine Baicker Reappointed as Dean of the Harris School of Public Policy

News
Professor Katherine Baicker has been reappointed as dean of the Harris School of Public Policy, effective July 1, President Paul Alivisatos and Provost Ka Yee C. Lee announced.
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Working as a Graduate Assistant with Admissions

Tylor Collier, MPP Class of 2023, writes about how she landed her job as a Graduate Assistant (GA) with the Student Recruitment and Global Outreach team and what her day-to-day work entails. Interested in applying for graduate assistantships at Harris and across campus? Incoming students can apply through the GRAD Gargoyle and HarrisLink websites.
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Alumni Profile: Wayne Garris, AM’20

Alumni profile
“Harris, especially the leadership classes, really helped me with how I negotiate and navigate working in teams—and at times having to take leadership roles in those teams.”
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Student Profile: Peter Schleckman, MPP Class of 2024

Student profile
“I keep thinking about what more can be done for students at the district, state, and national level. Public policy feels like the natural next step to make changes at scale.”

On Board: How to join and serve on a board

Admissions, Special Events, International Students, Master in Public Policy (MPP) & MA in Public Policy, MS in Computational Analysis and Public Policy (MSCAPP), MA in Public Policy with Certificate in Research Methods (MACRM), Evening Master's Program (EMP)
Are you interested in serving on a board? Join the Harris School of Public Policy as we discuss how you can join a board, how boards function, and what you can do to be successful working with a board.
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Harris Alumni Gather for a Weekend of “Inspired Connections”

News
This year’s alumni weekend theme, “Inspired Connections,” was a fitting title for a series of events that brought nearly 150 graduates together to reconnect with the Harris community, former classmates, current and future policy leaders, and more.
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Alumni Profile: Juan Camilo Mejia, MPP’20

Alumni profile
“The thing I enjoyed most about Harris was learning from my classmates. I got to talk to people from different backgrounds and learn from their experiences and how they think.”
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Alumni Profile: Charity Coleman, MPP’21

Alumni profile
“I am now more confident in my ability to tell stories with data to people who may not have as much technical expertise.”
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Q&A: Luis Martinez Exposes the Way Dictators Exaggerate Economic Performance

Research
"By conventional measures, only five democratic countries appear on the list of the 20 fastest-growing economies around the world between 1992 and 2013. But when you adjust the data based on my model, you get a much more nuanced picture."

Civic Leadership Academy Virtual Information Session

Admissions, Credential Programs
Join us to learn more about the Civic Leadership Academy certificate program for Chicago-based nonprofit and government professionals. CLA staff and alumni will give a presentation and answer your questions about this innovative program.

Civic Leadership Academy Virtual Information Session

Admissions, Credential Programs
Join us to learn more about the Civic Leadership Academy certificate program for Chicago-based nonprofit and government professionals. CLA staff and alumni will give a presentation and answer your questions about this innovative program.

Civic Leadership Academy Virtual Information Session

Admissions, Credential Programs
Join us to learn more about the Civic Leadership Academy certificate program for Chicago-based nonprofit and government professionals. CLA staff and alumni will give a presentation and answer your questions about this innovative program.