Follow us on the Baker Blog as we cover all things Baker School, from what is happening in public policy to first-hand experiences from students in our programs, along with resources for academics and career development.
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Bridging Research and Reality in Nonprofit Leadership
June 11, 2026 Tara Kolar Bryan did not set out to become a professor. She…
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Claire McCarthy: Building a Career in Public Service Through the Baker School
As a sophomore at the Baker School, Claire McCarthy is already exploring how policy decisions…
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From Classroom to Capitol: Makayla Paris’s Legislative Experience
Makayla Paris is not just studying policy, she is already inside the process, working where…
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Jaxon McQueary: Investing in Community and Leadership
Sophomore Jaxon McQueary is helping shape how Baker students support one another.
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Solving Public Problems, One Budget at a Time
Before he was teaching public finance at the Baker School, Assistant Professor John Stavick was…
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Gabriel Karatantcheva: Building Systems That Respond in Crisis
Originally from Bulgaria, graduate student Gabriel Karatantcheva has long been aware of how systems shape…
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Louie Perry: Bridging Policy and Global Dialogue
Well before Illinois native Louie Perry set foot in the Howard H. Baker Jr. School…
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Listening First: Madison Lackey’s Journey From Community Conversations to Policy Research
Graduate student, Madison Lackey, found herself sitting across from community leaders in the Cumberland Gap…
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Half a World Away, Familiar Challenges
Director of the Center for National Security and Foreign Affairs, Krista Wiegand, spent three weeks…
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How Voting Rights Have Evolved in the United States
As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, understanding the history of voting rights helps…
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Examining Food Waste and Recovery at Neyland Stadium: Julia Swart’s Capstone Project
Former Baker graduate student, Julia Swart, was drawn to the program by her passion for…
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A Look at the Civic Engagement Roundtable
Students are finding their voice in public policy through the Civic Engagement Roundtable, a student-led…
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The Baker Living & Learning Community: Where Leadership Meets Service
The Baker Living & Learning Community is more than a place to live. It’s a…
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Baker Dozen Study Tips
Finals week is here. Here are some simple, helpful study tips to keep you organized,…
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Inspiring Civic Engagement: Baker Ambassador Alexis Barton
Baker student Alexis Barton is passionate about making meaningful change through government and policy.
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Dante Grayson Driving Change and Empowering Communities
Dante Grayson views public service as a lifelong commitment to improving the lives of others…
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Celebrating Howard H. Baker Jr.’s 100th Birthday
This November, the Howard H. Baker Jr. School of Public Policy and Public Affairs will…
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Howard H. Baker Jr.: A Legacy of Civility, Leadership, and Lasting Impact
As we commemorate the 100th anniversary of the birth of Senator Howard H. Baker Jr.,…
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Inside the Baker School Student Association
At the Howard H. Baker Jr. School of Public Policy and Public Affairs, student leadership…
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Shaping Tennessee’s Future: Julia Briggs’ Journey in Public Service
Mount Juliet native Julia Briggs is building her future around serving the people of Tennessee.
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Learning to Lead with Civility: Inside Claudia and Izzy’s First Semester as Tocqueville Scholars
The Tocqueville Scholars program was founded in fall 2024 by the Institute of American Civics,…
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Five Fast Facts: Baker Ambassador Alex Durkee
Meet Alex Durkee! A sophomore Public Affairs major at the Baker School.
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Building Stronger Communities: MPA Online Student Kory Robinson
Meet Kory Robinson, an MPA Online student at the Baker School of Public Policy and…
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Congressional Internship Program – Eli Hicks
Every year, a select group of University of Tennessee, Knoxville students work on Capitol Hill…
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Congressional Internship Program – Adarius Parrish
Every year, a select group of University of Tennessee, Knoxville students work on Capitol Hill…
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Congressional Internship Program – Katie Glagola
Every year, a select group of University of Tennessee, Knoxville students work on Capitol Hill…
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Congressional Internship Program – Cade Simmons
Every year, a select group of University of Tennessee, Knoxville students work on Capitol Hill…
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Congressional Internship Program – Heather Taylor
Every year, a select group of University of Tennessee, Knoxville students work on Capitol Hill…
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Maggie Howard Makes a Local Impact Through MTAS Summer Internship
Maggie Howard, a rising sophomore at the Baker School, is spending her summer learning firsthand…
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A Closer Look at the Japan Ambassadors Experience with Hope Greene
Since starting at the Baker School last fall, Hope Greene prioritized seizing opportunities connected to…
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Where Policy Meets Analytics: One Student’s Journey Through the Baker School and Haslam College of Business
From the moment Nolan Ragland (‘23) stepped onto the University of Tennessee, Knoxville campus in…
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2025 Graduate Spotlight: Addie Davis
Addie Davis is graduating with a degree in early childhood education and will be continuing…
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2025 Graduate Spotlight: Tucker Mountain
Tucker Mountain is graduating with a degree in labor economics and a minor in political…
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2025 Graduate Spotlight: Szaviea Wynn
Szaviea Wynn is graduating with a degree in sociology and English and preparing to enter…
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2025 Graduate Spotlight: Savannah Morrison
Graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Social Work and a minor in political science,…
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2025 Graduate Spotlight: Sarah Harper
With a foundation in public policy and a passion for service and a Master of…
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2025 Graduate Spotlight: Riley Speas
Riley Speas is graduating with bachelor of arts degrees in honors geography, global studies, and…
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2025 Graduate Spotlight: Payton Corlew
Payton Corlew is graduating with a Master’s in Public Policy (MPP) with a concentration in…
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2025 Graduate Spotlight: Makaela Jo Webb
Makaela Webb is graduating with a degree in legal and political philosophy and a minor…
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2025 Graduate Spotlight: Lucas Garrett Johnson
Lucas Garrett Johnson is preparing to step into a new role as a Budget Analyst…
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2025 Graduate Student: Lilly Riddley
Lilly Riddley is heading to Washington and Lee School of Law on a scholarship after…
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2025 Student Spotlight: Jenna Hudgins
Jenna Hudgins will graduate with a Master of Public Policy with a concentration in economic…
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2025 Graduate Spotlight: Jaycee Culbertson
Graduating with a Master of Public Policy and Administration, Jaycee Culbertson plans to enter the…
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2025 Graduate Spotlight: Jackson Scott
Jackson Scott’s journey at the Baker School has been marked by significant achievements.
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2025 Graduate Spotlight: Grace Hardin
Grace Hardin, a proud Baker Scholar, will graduate from the University of Tennessee in May.
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2025 Graduate Spotlight: Faith Barrett
Faith Barrett is graduating with a Master of Public Administration and is moving back to…
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2025 Graduate Spotlight: Elaina Della Rossa
Elaina Della Rossa is graduating with her Master of Public Administration with a concentration in…
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2025 Graduate Spotlight: Cameron Fox
Cameron Fox is graduating with a Master of Public Policy and Administration.
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2025 Graduate Spotlight: Brian Sekita
Graduating with a Master of Public Policy and Administration, Brian Sekita is preparing to take…
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2025 Graduate Spotlight: Aom Boonphatthanasoonthorn
Aom Boonphatthanasoonthorn earned her Master of Public Policy with a minor in national security.
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2025 Graduate Spotlight: Ethan Curl
Ethan Curl is on track to earn his Master of Public Policy and Administration (MPPA)…
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2025 Graduate Spotlight: Caroline Grossman
Caroline Grossman is graduating with a Bachelor of Arts and Sciences and a minor in…
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2025 Graduate Spotlight: Skye Gerhart
Skye Gerhart, a Dayton, Ohio native and Master of Public Administration degree candidate, is gearing…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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How the 2024 Election Stacks Up Against the Past
Busch has engaged with students across campus, discussing how important this election is, how it…
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Baker School’s Curriculum Prepares the Next Generation of Public Leaders
The Baker School prepares students to be part of the solution, and that all begins…
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Research Enhances Student Experience for Harper
As an undergraduate, Sarah Harper’s connections with the Howard H. Baker Jr. School of Public…
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Key Components to a Successful Career from a Longtime Wall Street Journal Senior Writer
Monica Langley sat down with students for a personal, in-depth conversation on the components that…
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Shuler and Wojciechowski Talk Careers and Life at UT at Fall Family Weekend
Baker School and College of Communication and Information (CCI) students and their families, as well…
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The Baker School’s mission goes hand in hand with Tennessee’s Youth in Government Programs
Baker School freshman Rami Ammar discovered his passion for politics and policy through Youth in…
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Baker alum, John Turner, finds his way in local government
Recent graduate John Turner is putting the skills he developed at UT to work and…
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Master of Public Policy versus Master of Public Administration
Students can choose between a Master of Public Policy (MPP) or a Master of Public…
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Are you Smarter than a Baker School Student?
The Baker School’s inaugural class of incoming freshman came together for the first time to…
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The puzzle that is public policy and public affairs
The Baker School is a school of public policy and public affairs, but our undergraduate…
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Baker School Launches Blog
This blog will share first-hand accounts of our student programs, such as the Washington Fellowship…