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At the Howard H. Baker Jr. School of Public Policy and Public Affairs, student leadership takes form in many ways.

Mount Juliet native Julia Briggs is building her future around serving the people of Tennessee.

The Tocqueville Scholars program was founded in fall 2024 by the Institute of American Civics, grounded in the ideas of Alexis de Tocqueville.

Meet Alex Durkee! A sophomore Public Affairs major at the Baker School.

Meet Kory Robinson, an MPA Online student at the Baker School of Public Policy and Public Affairs.

Every year, a select group of University of Tennessee, Knoxville students work on Capitol Hill through the Baker School’s Congressional Internship Program.

Every year, a select group of University of Tennessee, Knoxville students work on Capitol Hill through the Baker School’s Congressional Internship Program.

Every year, a select group of University of Tennessee, Knoxville students work on Capitol Hill through the Baker School’s Congressional Internship Program.

Every year, a select group of University of Tennessee, Knoxville students work on Capitol Hill through the Baker School’s Congressional Internship Program.

Every year, a select group of University of Tennessee, Knoxville students work on Capitol Hill through the Baker School’s Congressional Internship Program.