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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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) from the Baker School at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
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2025 Graduate Spotlight: Caroline Grossman
Caroline Grossman is graduating with a Bachelor of Arts and Sciences and a minor in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies.
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2025 Graduate Spotlight: Skye Gerhart
Skye Gerhart, a Dayton, Ohio native and Master of Public Administration degree candidate, is gearing up for her next chapter.
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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 considering other perspectives.
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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 the Big Orange Give.
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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 being an eloquent listener, thoughtful learner, and committed public servant.
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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 differs from past elections, and what to pay attention to.
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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 in the classrooms.
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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 Policy and Public Affairs (Baker School) allowed her to explore interdisciplinary research projects across campus.