With over 30 years of experience in shaping the direction of the power sector, Dr. Joe Hoagland brings tremendous practical experience to his role as an adjunct professor at the Howard H. Baker Jr. School of Public Policy and Public Affairs. This spring, he launched a new course, HBS 543: Energy Transitions. Developed to provide […]
From the White House to the lecture halls of academia, Dr. Timothy Fitzgerald has lived in every U.S. time zone, letting his academic interests shape his journey. A seasoned economist with expertise in energy markets, he has long been fascinated by natural resources, their uses, and their impact on daily life. That journey brought Fitzgerald […]
The University of Tennessee Howard H. Baker Jr. School of Public Policy and Public Affairs (Baker School) recently received a grant from The Stanton Foundation to support the development of a new course on nuclear security. Dr. Krista Wiegand, Baker School professor and director of the Center for National Security and Foreign Affairs, used the […]
Knoxville, Tennessee – December 2, 2024. Tennessee faces the three grand challenges of advancing K-12 education, strengthening rural communities, and overcoming addiction. The University of Tennessee System hopes to address these challenges through collaboration and turn them into strengths. For the second time, the Howard H. Baker Jr. School of Public Policy and Public Affairs […]
The Institute of American Civics (IAC) Executive Director Josh Dunn has been appointed to the National Commission on American History and Civic Education by the American Council of Trustees and Alumni (ACTA). The appointment gives him the opportunity to contribute to a coordinated effort to strengthen the civic health of our nation. The commission will […]