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Geography is Destiny

The Pearson Institute will feature Ian Morris, who will discuss his recent book, Geography is Destiny: Britain's Place in the World: A 10,000-Year History.

Sixth Annual Reverend Dr. Richard L. Pearson Lecture

The Reverend Dr. Richard L. Pearson Lecture series provides an opportunity to hear directly from leaders in international policy who have worked in peace and conflict. Learn more about previous Pearson Lecture speakers on our website.
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ESG in Action: Discover's Social Impact Goals Make a Difference in Chicago's Chatham Neighborhood

The ESG and Impact Investing Class at Harris visited Discover’s newest call center to witness the effects of impact investing on Chicago’s South Side
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Student Profile: Riley Melton, MPP Class of 2024

“Being at Harris is an opportunity to broaden my perspective of how I can be a good practitioner in the community and economic development space and use these tools and concepts to serve those that have often been left behind.”

Ask Admissions: Data and Policy Summer Scholar (DPSS) Program

Join a member of the Credential Programs Admissions Team in a casual space to learn more about the DPSS program and application process and gain application tips
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Professor William Howell Awarded 2023 Guggenheim Fellowship

Guggenheim Fellowships are were chosen on the basis of prior achievement and exceptional promise. This year, two UChicago faculty were chosen, including Professor Howell.
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Building Community as a Queer International Student

Muaz Chaudhry, MPP Class of 2024, shares how he managed to build a vibrant community at Harris as a queer, international student.
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New BIP Research Explores Effects of Parent/Child Math Engagement

Children from low-income families have lower math test scores, on average, than their higher-income peers. These disparities are of concern in their own right and because early childhood math test scores tend to predict later outcomes.
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War Horse Symposium Explores Military/Civilian Divide, the Importance of Journalism, and How to Hold Institutions Accountable

The theme of the trailblazing symposium hosted by the Harris School and The War Horse News was the Human Impact of Military Service.