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University of Chicago Community Safety Leadership Academies Host First Cohort of Rising Police Leaders from Over 20 Departments Across America

Police leaders begin six-month leadership and management education program designed to improve community safety and reduce violence.
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A Day In the Life: Carrie Collins, MPP Class of 2024

Carrie Collins, MPP Class of 2024, wrote about what a typical Tuesday looked like for her during spring quarter after completing the Core.
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UChicago Harris/NORC Poll: About Half the Public Believes Russia is the Sole Perpetrator of War Crimes in the Ukraine-Russian Conflict

Majorities of both Democrats and Republicans have negative views of Russia’s actions during the war, but most have positive perceptions of the Russian people.

Ask Admissions: Persuasive Writing Credential (PWC)

This session focuses on the six-week Persuasive Writing Credential and helps you submit a confident application by the June 6th application deadline - the final deadline.

Faculty Spotlight: ESG and Impact Investing with Professor Justin Marlowe

Professor Marlowe will offer a sample lecture and answer questions about the in-person, five-day, credential program which will give you a comprehensive perspective and an evidence-based approach to ESG and impact investing.
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Scott Ashworth Named the Homer J. Livingston Professor at Harris

A political scientist who uses game-theoretic models, Ashworth is now the Homer J. Livingston Professor.
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Student Profile: James Marcucci, MPP Class of 2025

“It’s not enough that teachers are well-trained when students don’t have time to do homework because they’re working to support their families, or that the school provides lunch when students are hungry at home."
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Sudan’s “Peculiar Political History”: 2023 Pearson Annual Lecture

Pearson lecturer Ibrahim Elbadawi explains the reasons for Sudan’s ‘peculiar political history’ of autocracy and peaceful uprisings, and how it can be solved.

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At Harris Public Policy, we believe that developing effective public policy is a science, based on data and measurable impact.
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Alumni Profile: Shruti Kapoor, AM’19

“The skills I gained at Harris—especially looking at data critically—have been invaluable in my role at UNICEF. I have a completely different lens to use when solving problems.”

Customized Group Visits

With customized activities designed specifically for your group, you’ll get an inside look into what life is like as a student at Harris.
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Coming Direct from Undergrad to Grad School

Jonathan DaCosta, MPP Class of 2024, writes about his transition to graduate school directly from undergrad.