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Fall 2018 Open House

Admissions
campus visit

How to Make the Most of Your Campus Visit

We are so glad you’re thinking of attending a campus visit at Harris Public Policy! This is a great first step in getting to know Harris culture, seeing what classes are like, and learning what the application process entails.
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New Survey Reveals Concerns about the Security of the Nation’s Voting System ahead of the Midterm Elections

News
New survey shows that Americans are deeply concerned about the possibility of hacking ahead of the 2018 midterm elections.
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Professor James Heckman Discusses the Perils of Incomplete Reporting

In the News
The number of people who believe the media reports the facts honestly is at an all-time low, so it is vital that reporting is done in such a way that does not exacerbate social and political divides, the authors say.
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Cyber Policy Initiative Executive Director Jake Braun Discusses Cybersecurity in Advance of the Midterms

In the News
Critical systems are still vulnerable to hacking and malfeasance ahead of the 2018 midterm elections.

UChicago Data and Policy Summer Scholar Program Webinar

Admissions

Annual Mentor Gala

Students

#VoteHerIn: What will it take to elect the first woman US president?

Alumni, Students, Special Events, Visiting Speakers

Contemporary China Speaker Series: “China’s Changing Relationship with North Korea — A Preliminary Look at Fresh Data”

Students, Special Events, Visiting Speakers
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Admissions FAQ: Letters of Recommendation

One of the most common topics applicants ask us about are the letters of recommendation. These letters are an important part of your application and provide the committee with helpful information and insight into your ability to be successful at Harris Public Policy. In this post, Senior Director of Student Recruitment Devon Reber Drehmer answers some of our most frequently asked questions.
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First UChicago Harris / AP-NORC Poll Shows Widespread Concern About Election Systems' Vulnerability, Divided on Partisan Lines

In the News
8 in 10 Americans are concerned about the ability to conduct accurate elections that are free from hacking. That number is similar to 2016, but the parties have shifted on the issue.
Spray

Harris Student’s Startup Aims to Address Nation’s Opioid Epidemic

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Harris Public Policy student James Lott's company offers an online marketplace that aims to increase access to Naloxone, a prescription medication that can reverse effects of an opioid overdose.