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Dr. Balu visits the Harris School of Public Policy

Dr. Ramaswami Balasubramaniam (Dr. Balu) is a development scholar, author, public policy advocate, and leadership trainer. After spending 26 years in pioneering development work among rural and tribal people, he pursued academic degrees in leadership, organizational development, and public policy. He was the Frank H.T. Rhodes Professor at Cornell University from 2012–14, and continues to hold academic positions in Cornell and other universities. He is currently the full time Member-HR in the Capacity Building Commission of the Government of India. On Friday, October 27, Dr. Balu visited the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy to connect with senior leadership and students.
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Q&A: Captain David Cox, MBA’00, MPP’00, on His Nautical Career, Leadership Lessons, and Advice to Harris Veterans

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We chatted with him about his time at Harris, his leadership lessons—and, of course, submarines.
John Parrish, MPP Class of 2025

Q&A: John Parrish, MPP Class of 2025, on His Military Service and Studying Foreign and Domestic Policy

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Working on security planning and foreign policy for the U.S. Army renewed his interest in studying policy, both foreign and domestic, and Parrish took the chance to return to grad school, finding the right fit at Harris.

Improving Childhood Outcomes with Education Policy with Susan Mayer and Rukmini Banerji

Admissions
Join Ranjan Daniels, Senior Associate Dean, and Professors Susan Mayer and Rukmini Banerji for a dynamic conversation on education policy.
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Funding your UChicago Harris investment

We understand finances are an important factor as you explore your academic pathway and hope the following information is useful in your decision-making process.
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Harris Voices: Matt Ryan, MSCAPP Class of 2024, on Stories that Serve

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This Veterans Day, I encourage you to consider the stories we tell ourselves; about soldiers, patriotism, and service. Are these the stories we need?

Policy Analytics Credential Mini Class

Admissions, Credential Programs
Meet our graduate instructors, engage in a sample lecture and get your questions about the Policy Analytics Credential (PAC) answered.
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Breaking down barriers for the next generation of policy leaders

This year, the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy is working to break down barriers for our prospective students. That's why we've waived our application fee for master's degree applicants. In this blog, we also share some information about waiving the GRE test requirement as well as tips for finding the program that is the best fit for you.
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Unlocking Opportunities: Groundbreaking Report Sheds Light on Barriers and Solutions for College Persistence in Chicago Public Schools

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The University of Chicago Inclusive Economy Lab releases a groundbreaking report, "Developing a Best Fit Framework for Postsecondary Success," uncovering crucial insights into the challenges faced by Chicago Public Schools (CPS) students.

Harris Alumni Chat - Evening Master's Program

Admissions
Join Harris Alumni from the Evening Master's Program for a beverage and to chat about the program.

Harris Alumni Chat - Evening Master's Program

Admissions, Evening Master's Program (EMP)
Join Harris alumni from the Evening Master's Program to learn more about the student experience. Enjoy a beverage and a casual chat!

Ph.D. Program Requirements

The Harris School offers a program of studies leading to the award of the Ph.D. to qualified individuals interested in research-oriented careers focused on the substantive and institutional aspects of public policy studies. Within a framework emphasizing the acquisition of skills to design and conduct policy-relevant research, the program allows students, working closely with faculty members of the School and the University, to develop individualized and innovative courses of study leading to a Ph.D. in Public Policy Studies.