Kate Reagan
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The Institute of American Civics Inspires 59 Students to Explore Civil Liberties During Annual Tennessee History Day Competition
Knoxville, TN (May 8, 2025) – Recently, 217 students from across Tennessee participated in the 2025 Tennessee History Day Competition.
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Decent Respect for Another Point of View
Partisanship tests ideas, but it should not be so rigid that it prevents us from considering other perspectives.
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Wiegand Receives Grant from the Stanton Foundation to Develop Nuclear Security Course
The University of Tennessee Howard H. Baker Jr. School of Public Policy and Public Affairs (Baker School) recently received a grant from The Stanton Foundation to support the development of a new course on nuclear security.
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2024 Election – What Did We Learn? – with Andy Busch and Lindsay Chervinsky
An unprecedented presidential campaign ended with the decisive election of Donald Trump.
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The Tom Gilbert Graduate Award
This award was established through the generosity of UT alumnus Vernon (Tom) Gilbert, a lifelong champion of conservation and education programs for natural resources across the world.
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Baker Students Reflect on the Big Orange Impact of Philanthropy
Every year, for one day in November, the University encourages its supporters to mobilize for the Big Orange Give.
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Dunn Appointed to the National Commission on American History and Civic Education
The Institute of American Civics (IAC) Executive Director Josh Dunn has been appointed to the National Commission on American History and Civic Education by the American Council of Trustees and Alumni (ACTA).
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Baker School and Brookings Institution Discuss Foreign Affairs with Bob Corker
Howard H. Baker Jr. School of Public Policy and Public Affairs (Baker School) Professor Krista Wiegand opened the school’s final installment of a lecture series examining key issues at stake during the 2024 presidential election with a simple question. “Why should Americans care about foreign affairs? The question was posed to Bob Corker, a former…
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In the legacy of Senator Howard H. Baker Jr.
Senator Howard H. Baker Jr.’s career modeled a vision of leadership and democracy based on being an eloquent listener, thoughtful learner, and committed public servant.
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NSFA’s U.S.-Japan Diplomacy Academy Fulfills State Department’s Grant Request
Imagine it is 2026. China and Russia have engaged Japan and the United States in combat over Taiwan and the situation is on the verge of escalating to an all-out war.