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Affordable Housing Development in Woodlawn - Tour and Panel

The Kreisman Initiative for Housing Law and Policy invites students to tour the Preservation of Affordable Housing (POAH) developments in the West Woodlawn neighborhood, followed by a panel on community revitalization efforts.
Charles

Professor Kerwin Charles Discusses New Research Showing Effects of Manufacturing Job Losses

In the long run, manufacturing job losses have fueled an increase in opioid addiction, a new study finds.

Get to Know Harris! Faculty Webinar with Professor Chris Blattman

Please join the Harris Admissions team for a conversation with Professor Chris Blattman about his research and the classroom experience at Harris.
Sam Ori

EPIC Executive Director Sam Ori MPP'03 Discusses Fuel Economy Rules

Ori argues that following the new final determination from the US EPA on greenhouse gas emissions from passenger vehicles, there is an unexpected opportunity for reform.
Gates

Theaster Gates Discusses the Importance of Art as Urban Renewal

Theaster Gates, the first American Nasher Prize winner, set out to "do something to reflect the truth of my everyday life."
William G Howell

Study Shows Power of Imagery in Improving Perceptions of a President

A new study by leading UChicago presidential scholar William G. Howell and coauthors concludes that the rituals of public performances enhance the president’s standing in the American public.
Harris celebrates national service with special dinner.

Harris celebrates community members on National Service Recognition Day

Harris Public Policy hosted a special dinner in April celebrating community members who have participated in public service initiatives around the world. Hear two current student stories of how they served the greater good before coming to Harris.
Baicker

Dean Katherine Baicker Discusses the Difficulty of Comparing International Health Prices

Because of variations between countries, it is difficult to determine how prices differences compare between countries, Dean Baicker explains.
Hiring

Inspired by Research (and the NFL), Harris Alum Increases Diversity in Hiring at the University of Chicago

In 2017, John Mitchell MPP’12, now senior associate director of information engagement for the Alumni Relations and Development team at the University of Chicago, wanted to test new ways to ensure diversity in the hiring process.
Ryan Morgan, Class of 2020

Incoming Student Profile: Ryan Morgan, Class of 2020

Incoming student Ryan Morgan, Class of 2020, chose Harris because he believes the tools he'll acquire here will enable him to help cities survive climate change.
Kyra Sturgill, Class of 2020

Incoming Student Profile: Kyra Sturgill, Class of 2020

Hyde Park native and AmeriCorps VISTA alum, incoming student Kyra Sturgill, Class of 2020, believes her studies in data analytics at Harris will help her develop smarter school policy.