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Why Gridlock Rules Washington and How We Can Solve the Crisis

Former Congressman David Jolly (R-FL) and former Congressman Patrick Murphy (D-FL) will discuss gridlock and bipartisanship with David Axelrod, Director of the Institute of Politics.
Andrés Nigenda Zárate, Class of 2020

Incoming Student Profile: Andrés Nigenda Zárate

Zárate, Class of 2020, is pursuing an MS-CAPP degree at Harris Public Policy that combines two disciplines –computer science and public policy.
Google

Google Workshop Hones Students’ Data Visualization Skills

As part of the Harris Mentor program, 35 students interested in data analytics recently attended a Data Visualization Workshop at Google’s offices in downtown Chicago. 

Special Olympics: 50 Years of Leading the Charge to Build a Unified World Through Sport

David Evangelista, president & managing director of Special Olympics Europe Eurasia, will show how Special Olympics is leading the charge to build a unified generation through sport.
Welcome To Harris Chalkboard

Four Harris School of Public Policy Myths: Debunked

Check out four common myths at Harris Public Policy, debunked by current student, Laurel Harnett.
Bruce Meyer

Professor Bruce D. Meyer Discusses Dramatic Effects of National Anti-Poverty Programs

Professor Bruce D. Meyer and a coauthor used administrative statistics from six major antipoverty programs to demonstrate that five of the six "sharply reduce deep poverty" and the sixth has a "pronounced" impact among the working poor.
Koichiro Ito

Professor Koichiro Ito Discusses Dynamic Pricing vs. Moral Persuasion in Changing Habits

A new study from the University of Chicago concluded that “dynamic” pricing is more effective than moral persuasion on its own for changing customer behaviors in the long run.
Gerardo de la Peña

¿Cómo Vamos?: Gerardo de la Peña MPP’01, Harris Public Policy, and Mexico's Future

When Gerardo de la Peña MPP’01 returned to Mexico after earning his degree from the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy, he was determined to improve the lives of his countrymen, stay connected to his school, and give back to others.

China Speaker Series: Averting a Trade War with China

The Paulson Institute and Harris Public Policy invite you to join for a lunchtime discussion with Wendy Cutler, Vice President and Managing Director at the Asia Society Policy Institute's Washington, D.C. Office.

On the Road to Driverless Cars, What Policies Matter?

Join us for a panel of industry experts to discuss the public policy issues of autonomous vehicles.

6th LAM Policy Forum: Disrupting the Region's Status Quo

Latin American Matters (LAM) is pleased to invite you to attend the Sixth Annual Latin American Policy Forum: "Disrupting the Region's Status Quo."
Harris School of Public Policy

2018 Career Outcomes Report Highlights

Check out highlights from our 2018 Career Outcomes Report.