Philanthropy has a profound impact on the lives of students at the University of Tennessee, empowering them to excel academically, making education accessible, expanding horizons, encouraging excellence, and ensuring program strength. Every year, for one day in November, the University encourages its supporters to mobilize for the Big Orange Give. The annual day of giving […]
The Howard H. Baker Jr. School of Public Policy and Public Affairs (Baker School) grew out of a vision to establish a public policy school at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville with national reputation for graduating skilled public problem solvers who are prepared to take leadership roles as public administrators, public servants, policy analysts, or […]
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 […]
