Special Contributor Tom Griscom Partisanship tests ideas, but it should not be so rigid that it prevents us from considering other perspectives. A relationship between two political figures, Democratic President Jimmy Carter and Republican Senate Leader Howard Baker, exemplifies this principle. Despite their party differences, both men demonstrated a commitment to the nation over political […]
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. Dr. Krista Wiegand, Baker School professor and director of the Center for National Security and Foreign Affairs, used the […]
Prepared for the Tennessee Nuclear Energy Advisory Council Dr. Matthew N. Murray, Dr. Elis Vllasi and Dr. Jilleah G. Welch. October 2024
An unprecedented presidential campaign ended with the decisive election of Donald Trump. Trump made inroads with nearly every demographic group, riding a wave of global anti-incumbent sentiment and voter dissatisfaction with the economy. In this episode, our hosts, former Tennessee Governors Phil Bredesen and Bill Haslam are joined by Dr. Andy Busch, Associate Director of […]
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. His legacy includes biosphere reserves to preserve diverse and unique ecosystems, including planning the Southern Appalachian Man and the Biosphere (SAMAB) Cooperative, which supports integrated environmental research, education, […]
