The University of Tennessee’s Howard H. Baker Jr. School of Public Policy and Public Affairs is proud to announce the winners of the Howard Baker “Life Through the Lens” Student Photography Contest. The competition is part of the Baker School’s celebration of the 100th anniversary of Senator Howard H. Baker Jr.’s birth on Nov. 15, […]
Knoxville, TN (October 2, 2025) – The University of Tennessee’s 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. The celebrations, taking place in October and November, will pay tribute to the remarkable life and legacy […]
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has appointed University of Tennessee junior Julia Dieter, of Signal Mountain, Tennessee, as the student representative on the Tennessee Higher Education Commission. Dieter is pursuing an undergraduate degree in public affairs from the Howard H. Baker School of Public Policy and Public Affairs and is part of the Chancellor’s Honors Program. […]
The Baker School Welcomes Nine New Faculty Knoxville, TN (August 21) — The University of Tennessee Howard H. Baker Jr. School of Public Policy and Public Affairs (Baker School) welcomed nine new faculty members this month, strengthening its mission to prepare the next generation of public problem solvers. These new additions bring a wide spectrum […]
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville’s Howard H. Baker Jr. School of Public Policy and Public Affairs (Baker School) is proud to announce the establishment of the Howard H. Baker Jr. Award for Public Service. This prestigious new honor recognizes an exceptional young national leader whose work embodies a deep commitment to public service, meaningful civic […]