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Harris Alumni & Admitted Students Reception: Boston Area

Detroit

Inflated Tax Assessments Spurred Historic Detroit Foreclosures, Study Finds

In a new study, Professor Christopher Berry estimates that 10 percent of all foreclosures in Detroit were caused by illegally inflated property tax assessments.
Howell

Professor William Howell Discusses Why the Presidency Needs More Power

Professor William Howell argues that, though the Trump presidency may lead people to other conclusions, the best prescription for America is a stronger presidency.
CLA

Harris Public Policy Expands Leadership Programs with Civic Leadership Academy

The University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy is pleased to announce it will continue to serve as the academic home of the Civic Leadership Academy (CLA), assuming full management as of July 1, 2018. 
Day One Podcast

The Health of Nations

How do you plug a $4 billion hole in the Medicaid budget — without cutting any services?
Charles

Professor Kerwin Charles Discusses the Growing Racial Wage Gap

Research by Professor Kerwin Charles finds that a median black man’s earnings today, relative to a median white man’s, is roughly the same as his father’s and grandfather’s.
Gallen

Professor Yana Gallen Discusses Mothers' Productivity and the Gender Wage Gap

Young mothers are less productive at work than their male counterparts and women without children, according to a new study of Danish workers by Professor Yana Gallen, a finding with important implications for gender-pay gaps.

Seminar: Attributes of a successful work memo

skyline

Top 5 Summer Events to Hit in Chicago

If you’re an admitted student who is moving to the city, or a prospective student visiting for the first time, nothing quite beats summer in Chicago. From street festivals to outdoor movies to beach days, there’s something for everyone. Plan your perfect weekend around these quintessential summertime events!
Radio Harris

Crashing the Party

Can “outsider” political candidates make it?