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Heckman

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.
braun

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.
Fowler

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

News
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.
Bonaventure

Obama Scholar Bonaventure Dzekem, MAIDP Class of 2019

Student profile
A medical doctor and entrepreneur, Bonaventure Dzekem, 29, is passionate about healthcare policy. 

A Conversation with former Philadelphia Mayor, Michael A. Nutter

Alumni, Students, Special Events, Visiting Speakers
Money

Helping at Home: Richard Obuchi MPP'98 and the Struggle to Reverse Venezuela's Decline

Alumni profile
Once the wealthiest country in Latin America, Venezuela is now plagued by debt, hyper-inflation, social unrest, and a loss of hope. Richard Obuchi MPP'98 faces this reality every day, and he is focused on fixing it.