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Donald M. Stewart

Visiting Professor Donald M. Stewart Remembered by The New York Times

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After his retirement from leading the College Board, Stewart served on Obama's Commission on Presidential Scholars.
Ana Cristina Becerra Salas

Obama Scholar Ana Cristina Becerra Salas, MAIDP Class of 2019

Student profile
Ana Cristina Becerra Salas is a Forest Engineer who supports vulnerable populations in her native Peru to pursue an inclusive and sustainable development.
Akhlaghi

Obama Scholar Sassan Akhlaghi, MAIDP Class of 2019

Student profile
The youngest member of the Swedish Prime Minister’s staff, Sassan Akhlaghi was appointed as Political Advisor when he was 26 years old in 2014 after being elected to the City Council of Stockholm.
Sol Anderson

Fighting Poverty and Inequality: Sol Anderson (CLA'19) on Chicago's Structure

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"Poverty and inequality are passed down just like wealth is and impact people in ways that get bigger with each generation, so I think there needs to be a multi-layered policy approach to promoting equality."
James Robinson

Fighting Poverty and Inequality: A Conversation with James Robinson

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"The U.S. and Britain undertook a systematic attempt to dismantle taxes on rich people starting in the late 1970s and early 1980s, under Ronald Reagan and Margaret Thatcher, which resulted in very predictable consequences."
John Mak

Obama Scholar John Hiu Fai Mak, MAIDP Class of 2019

Student profile
While in Myanmar during a 2013 trip, John Mak witnessed the power of reform which originates in local communities, and he was struck by the commitment shown by the reform agents he met.
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FAQ: AEPP For International Students

At Harris, we are committed to the success of our international students. We want to make sure that our students not only engage in the culture of Harris, but have confidence in their ability to navigate their new surroundings.
Vivek

Third-Year UChicago Student, TA for Harris Professor, Earns Prestigious Truman Scholarship

News
Recently awarded a prestigious Harry S. Truman Scholarship, which provides up to $30,000 for students pursuing careers in public service, Ramakrishnan intends to explore how applied and predictive methods can be used to analyze the child welfare system. 
Crime Lab

Fighting Poverty and Inequality: How Crime Lab Uses Academic Research to Impact Public Policy

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A decade later, the work of Crime Lab has inspired a White House initiative, spawned partnerships in Chicago and New York, and drawn tens of millions of dollars in support from local philanthropists and sports teams.
Bruce D. Meyer

Fighting Poverty and Inequality: A Conversation with Bruce D. Meyer

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How effective has the social safety net been in transporting people out of poverty? How much poverty still exists within the world’s wealthiest country—and which segments are most vulnerable? How has the face of poverty changed over the last 40 years? 
Puerto Rico

Field Notes: Kathryn Hagerman MPP'13 on Harris' Puerto Rico Trip

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"Holding the government accountable to the people of Puerto Rico is a big challenge and one that a new crop of organizations have been tackling."
William Howell

Professor William Howell Discusses the Mueller Report

In the News
The conclusions of the Mueller report are less strong than they might have been, had White House staffers followed through on Presidential orders, but current staffers seem to adhere more closely to Trump's desires.