Baker Blog
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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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 region listening to effects of industrial decline.
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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 at Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University the Philippines as a Fulbright Specialist.
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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 illuminate how American democracy has taken shape across generations.
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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 food policy and her desire to make a meaningful impact in the fight against hunger.
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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 organization housed within the Baker School.
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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 community where curiosity and purpose thrive.
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Baker Dozen Study Tips
Finals week is here. Here are some simple, helpful study tips to keep you organized, focused, and ready to finish strong.
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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 with forward-thinking ideas, thoughtful leadership, and a deep belief in the power of community.
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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 host a series of commemorative events honoring the centennial of Senator Howard H. Baker Jr.’s birth.