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 […]
February 24, 2026 In December, Director of the Center for National Security and Foreign Affairs Wiegand spent three weeks at Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University (DMMMSU) in La Union, Philippines, as a Fulbright Specialist. Drawing on her expertise in public policy, governance, and Indo-Pacific security, she delivered lectures and keynote addresses and led intensive […]
February 9, 2026 As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, understanding the history of voting rights helps illuminate how American democracy has taken shape across generations. Against that backdrop, first-year public affairs majors at the Howard H. Baker Jr. School of Public Policy and Public Affairs stepped beyond the classroom, traveling from Knoxville to […]
January 6, 2026 Julia Swart, a recent Master of Public Administration (MPA) graduate of the Howard H. Baker Jr. School of Public Policy and Public Affairs, was drawn to the program by her passion for food policy and her desire to make a meaningful impact in the fight against hunger. It was only natural, then, […]
December 8, 2025 At the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, students are finding their voice in public policy through the Civic Engagement Roundtable (CER), a dynamic, student-led organization housed within the Baker School that’s redefining what it means to get involved in civic life. Turning Ideas Into Action CER aims to give students a platform to […]
