As an undergraduate, Sarah Harper’s connections with the Howard H. Baker Jr. School of Public Policy and Public Affairs (Baker School) allowed her to explore interdisciplinary research projects across campus. “One of the strengths of the Baker School is its faculty and their connections; they are wide-reaching,” says Harper, a Baker Scholar whose research spanned […]
Longtime Wall Street Journal senior special writer and former senior executive at Salesforce Monica Langley sat down with students for a personal, in-depth conversation on the components that lead to a successful career. She spoke with students from the Baker School, Haslam College of Business, and College of Communication and Information. Langley was a first-generation […]
Vols for Life Heath Shuler and Gene Wojciechowski are no strangers to drawing crowds and Friday, September 13, was no different. Baker School and College of Communication and Information (CCI) students and their families, as well as the UT Alumni Board filled the Baker School’s Toyota Auditorium for a special Fall Family Weekend event. Wojciechowski, […]
Baker School freshman Rami Ammar discovered his passion for politics and policy through Youth in Government (YIG), starting in 7th grade and participating in the program through high school. “I initially got involved to better grasp policy’s impact on our lives,” Ammar said. Which is exactly what YIG aims to do, giving middle and high […]
Following the legacy of one of Tennessee’s most outstanding public servants, Howard H. Baker Jr., our students have opportunities to develop problem-solving skills inside and outside the classroom as they prepare to pursue meaningful careers in public service. Recent graduate John Turner is putting the skills he developed at UT to work and enjoying […]
