News and Events
The Baker School of Public Policy and Public Affairs and the University of Tennessee look forward to celebrating the 100th anniversary of Senator Howard H. Baker Jr.’s birth. Known as the “Great Conciliator” and famous for his Watergate question, Baker served as Senate Majority Leader, President Ronald Reagan’s Chief of Staff, and Ambassador to Japan. Please make plans to join us for events celebrating his legacy of bipartisanship and public service. Additional celebrations will be added.
- October 23, 2025 – Opening of the Baker Photography Exhibit
- November 13, 2025 – U.S.-Japan Panel
- November 14, 2025 – Baker School Gala
- November 15, 2025 – Football Tailgate
NEWS
- US Department of Education Awards Over $2 Million to UT’s Institute of American Civics
- Baker “Life Through the Lens” Student Photography Contest Winners Announced
- University of Tennessee’s Baker School to Celebrate Legacy of Senator Howard H. Baker Jr. with Centennial Events
- Baker Student Julia Dieter Appointed as Student Representative to THEC
- The Baker School Welcomes Nine New Faculty
- UT’s Baker School of Public Policy and Public Affairs to establish the Howard H. Baker, Jr Award for Public Service
- UT’s Institute of American Civics to host 125 teachers for TN Civics Academy
- IAC’s Busch’s “The Comeback” Details National Election
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