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Listening First: Madison Lackey’s Journey From Community Conversations to Policy Research
In her first semester as a graduate student at the Howard H. Baker Jr. School of Public Policy and Public Affairs, Madison Lackey found herself sitting across from community leaders in the Cumberland Gap region, listening to conversations about economic transition, tourism strategy, and the lingering effects of industrial decline. The discussion centered on budgets…
Research Enhances Student Experience for Harper
As an undergraduate, Sarah Harper’s connections with the Howard H. Baker Jr. School of Public Policy and Public Affairs (Baker School) allowed her to explore interdisciplinary research projects across campus. “One of the strengths of the Baker School is its faculty and their connections; they are wide-reaching,” says Harper, a Baker Scholar whose research spanned…
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