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  • You Might Be Right Podcast
    Is Public Education in Crisis?May 13, 2025
  • The Institute of American Civics Inspires 59 Students to Explore Civil Liberties During Annual Tennessee History Day CompetitionMay 12, 2025
  • You Might Be Right Podcast
    Can We Still Count on the Separation of Powers?April 29, 2025
  • You Might Be Right Podcast
    How Important Are Foreign Alliances?April 15, 2025
  • You Might Be Right Podcast
    Has Pardon Power Gone Too Far?April 1, 2025
  • You Might Be Right Podcast
    Can government work better and cost less?March 18, 2025
  • Muhammad Explores Tariff Implications for the US Distilled Spirits Sector March 18, 2025
  • A photo of Governors Bill Haslam and Phil Bredesen in conversation while recording an episode of the You Might Be Right podcast
    Is this the end of free trade?March 6, 2025
  • TVA’s Joe Hoagland: Bringing Policy and Practice TogetherFebruary 14, 2025
  • Tim Fitzgerald
    Tim Fitzgerald: Exploring the Intersection of Natural Resources and EconomicsFebruary 6, 2025
  • ballistic missile launching from submarine
    Wiegand Receives Grant from the Stanton Foundation to Develop Nuclear Security CourseDecember 17, 2024
  • Grand Challenges
    Facing Tennessee’s Grand Challenges In and Out of the Classroom December 2, 2024
  • IAC Director Josh Dunn Speaking at an event at the Baker School
    Dunn Appointed to the National Commission on American History and Civic EducationNovember 12, 2024
  • Suzzane Maloney, Bob Corker, and Krista Wiegand participate in a fireside chat at the University of Tennessee.
    Baker School and Brookings Institution Discuss Foreign Affairs with Bob CorkerNovember 8, 2024
  • U.S. Japan Diplomacy Academy
    NSFA’s U.S.-Japan Diplomacy Academy Fulfills State Department’s Grant Request November 6, 2024
  • The Conversation: Political bickering and policy uncertainty take a toll on business investment, research showsNovember 5, 2024
  • Front of the Baker School Building.
    Prominent Tennesseans Endow Baker School Scholarships at UTOctober 24, 2024
  • Early Voting. October 28 -31. Baker School of Public Policy & Public Affairs
    Baker School to Serve as Early Voting Location October 28 – 31October 17, 2024
  • Tractor Trailer driving through forest
    Transportation Policy Drives Baker School’s Research in Energy and EnvironmentOctober 15, 2024
  • Monica Langley, Michael Strain, and Matthew Ygelsias
    The Baker School and Haslam Put Economics in Focus for the 2024 Presidential Election October 9, 2024
  • You Might Be Right Podcast
    How has polarization changed governing?October 9, 2024
  • Front of the Baker School Building.
    Baker School Programs Enroll 136 Students in Second YearOctober 3, 2024
  • Krista Wiegand and Moe Khaleel sign MOU between Baker School and ORNL.
    MOU Between Baker School & ORNL Paves Way for CollaborationSeptember 25, 2024
  • Constitution Day with Yale Professor of Law Keith WhittingtonSeptember 25, 2024
  • Baker School's You Might Be Right, hosted by Gov. Phil Bredesen and Gov. Bill Haslam
    Baker School Launches New Season of You Might Be Right Podcast with Former Governors Bredesen, HaslamSeptember 12, 2024
  • Japan Ambassadors Trip Group Shot
    UT Students Experience Japanese Culture and Foreign Policy on Japan Ambassadors TripSeptember 12, 2024
  • Front of the Baker School Building.
    National Pundits to Debate “Can the Presidential Candidates’ Plans Deliver Economic Prosperity?” at the Baker School September 11, 2024
  • Keith Whittington
    Institute of American Civics To Host Yale Law Professor Keith Whittington for Constitution Day Lecture September 11, 2024
  • Baker School's You Might Be Right, hosted by Gov. Phil Bredesen and Gov. Bill Haslam
    What does the research say about polarization?September 11, 2024
  • Poneman Speaking at Souteast Energy Policy Forum
    Southeast Energy Policy Forum Brings in Policymakers, Academics, and Private Industry to Discuss New Energy Markets September 5, 2024
  • Faith Barrett in front of the Baker School Building
    Graduate School Proves to be a Dream Come True for Featured Twirler Faith Barrett August 30, 2024
  • Randy Boyd, Scotty Brown, Alice Grace Beavers, Donde Plowman, and Marianne Wanamaker
    Twenty-three University of Tennessee Students Spend the Summer in Washington in Congressional Internship Program August 29, 2024
  • Vols Vote Logo
    The University of Tennessee and University of Florida to square off in Voter Engagement Challenge August 26, 2024
  • Teacher Scholars Summer Institute Presentation
    IAC’s Weaver selected to participate in Clemson University’s Civic Engagement and Voting Rights Teacher Scholar Program August 22, 2024
  • You Might Be Right Podcast
    Phil & Bill Answer Your QuestionsAugust 21, 2024
  • An image of a person depositing their election ballot
    Baker School Announces Slate of Fall Events August 16, 2024
  • TN Flag and State Capital
    UT’s Institute of American Civics Survey Shows Urgent Need for Civics Education in TennesseeAugust 7, 2024
  • Baker School's You Might Be Right, hosted by Gov. Phil Bredesen and Gov. Bill Haslam
    What’s Happening with AI Right Now?August 6, 2024
  • Front of the Baker School Building.
    The Baker School Welcomes Ten New Faculty August 2, 2024
  • Baker Student Grey Macnicoll interviews Representative Heath Shuler.
    Baker School Student Associations Prepare for new Academic Year July 26, 2024
  • Audience of the TN Civics Academy at the Baker School
    Nearly 80 Teachers from Across Tennessee visit the Baker School for Tennessee Civics Academy July 2, 2024
  • Dean Marianne Wanamaker speaks with incoming Baker student and parent.
    Inaugural Baker Class Visits CampusJune 20, 2024
  • Graduate Assistant Aom Boon at her internship at the East-West Center.
    Boon and Scott Embark on Prestigious Summer InternshipsJune 5, 2024
  • Baker School Inducts Four into Pi Alpha AlphaMay 23, 2024
  • NSFA Logo
    NSFA Award Grant by U.S. Department of State, U.S. Embassy-Tokyo, and U.S. Consulate General-SapporoMay 16, 2024
  • Howard H. Baker School of Public Policy and Public Affairs Sign with students walking in background.
    Baker School Launches Certificate ProgramsMay 15, 2024
  • Dean Wanamaker speaking with Students at Research Showcase
    Baker School Hosts Student Research ShowcaseMay 2, 2024
  • Senator Lamar Alexander speaking at the podium at the reunion.
    Baker School Hosts Baker Staffer ReunionApril 22, 2024
  • Ribbon-Cutting Dedicates Baker School of Public Policy and Public AffairsApril 13, 2024
  • Dr. Susan Hubbard, ORNL
    Susan Hubbard from ORNL Appointed to Baker School’s Board of DirectorsApril 11, 2024
  • Ambassador Randt gives a lecture at the Howard H. Baker Jr. School of Public Policy and Public Affairs.
    Recap: Stabilizing U.S. – China Relations in a Time of Tensions April 3, 2024
  • Dr. Aaron Hoffman giving a lecture at the Baker School.
    Patterns of Language Use of The Terrorism News Beat with Dr. Aaron Hoffman April 3, 2024
  • Headshot of Scott Roecker, Vice President for the Nuclear Threat Initiative Nuclear Materials Security Program.
    Recap: Troubling Findings from the 2023 Nuclear Security Index with Scott Roecker April 3, 2024
  • Kaylee McGhee White, David Leonhardt, and Michael Strain on stage at the Steamboat Debate.
    Institute of American Civics Debate – Is the American Dream Dying?April 2, 2024
  • Valley Pathways Study Preliminary Results ReleasedMarch 28, 2024
  • Lt. Gen. Lawrence D. Nicholson, U.S. Marine Corps (Ret.),
    Recap: America’s Global Leadership: What’s It Worth to Tennessee?March 28, 2024
  • David McCollum's Headshot
    UT Baker Research Fellow David McCollum’s Latest Research Published in ScienceMarch 28, 2024
  • Student speaking with representative at Networking Fair
    Baker School Hosts Public Policy Networking FairMarch 28, 2024
  • Baker School Launches New Online Masters in Public AdministrationMarch 28, 2024
  • Baker School's You Might Be Right, hosted by Gov. Phil Bredesen and Gov. Bill Haslam
    How can we disagree better?March 27, 2024
  • Institute of American Civics logo
    Institute of American Civics Launches Civic Leadership Lecture SeriesFebruary 27, 2024
  • Ukraine and Russia Flag at ta table with two sets of hands.
    The Conversation: A Western-imposed peace deal in Ukraine risks feeding Russia’s hunger for land – as it did with SerbiaJanuary 29, 2024
  • Rebecca Giles and Lucy Marret in front of the Capitol in D.C.
    Congressional Internship Program January 17, 2024
  • Provost speaking with students
    Students Finish Inaugural TN Grand Challenges FellowshipJanuary 17, 2024
  • Children climbing logs.
    UT Study Shows $24.9 Million Annual Economic Benefit of Knoxville Urban WildernessDecember 18, 2023
  • Madison Lackey
    MPPA Student Madison Lackey Award Fulbright ScholarshipNovember 28, 2023
  • Phil Bredesen and Bill Haslam
    You Might Be Right Podcast Celebrates Third SeasonNovember 22, 2023
  • Charles Sims Headshot
    Baker School Partners with TVA for New Distinguished Professorship EndowmentNovember 20, 2023
  • Recap: The Impact of U.S. Restrictions on High-Tech Trade with China on U.S. AlliesNovember 15, 2023
  • On Wednesday, the @utbakercenter welcomed professionals from across the globe during a hybrid event in partnership with Sasakawa Foundation for the U.S.-Japan Strategic Alliance Series: The U.S. – Japan Security Alliance and Economic Relations at Work in Tennessee. The symposium featured experts that examined how the crucial bilateral alliance between the U.S. and Japan is evolving to meet new geopolitical and geoeconomic challenges by engaging military and economic security experts.
    Recap: U.S. – China Relations: National Security vs. Economic EngagementNovember 9, 2023
  • Provost speaking with students
    UT Launches Grand Challenges Fellows ProgramOctober 23, 2023
  • Students and faculty walking around the student union.
    Baker School Launches New Research CentersSeptember 29, 2023
  • Students presenting research
    Baker Scholars Become Part of the SolutionSeptember 21, 2023
  • Baker Student Nolan Ragland speaking with Dean Wanamaker
    Baker Students Gain Firsthand Experience in National Security ResearchSeptember 14, 2023
  • Panel of Nuclear Experts speak at the Baker School.
    CETEP and Baker School Host a Panel of Experts to Discuss the Future of Nuclear EnergySeptember 14, 2023
  • Students in D.C. looking at documents in a case.
    IAC Announces Constitution Day EventsSeptember 13, 2023
  • Students walking by the Baker School sign.
    UT’s New Baker School of Public Policy and Public Affairs Includes Country’s Top ExpertsAugust 31, 2023
  • TLIP Students
    TN Legislative Internship Program Applications Now OpenAugust 31, 2023
  • Baker School and CETEP Host Inaugural Southeast Energy Policy ForumAugust 24, 2023
  • Baker School Logo
    The Baker School Welcomes Students Back to Campus August 11, 2023
  • Baker School Logo
    Call for Applications for Baker School ExpertsJuly 10, 2023
  • US vs. China graphic
    The Conversation: China and the US are locked in struggle – and the visit by Secretary of State Blinken is only a start to improving relationsJune 21, 2023
  • UT's Institute of American Civics Logo
    Institute of American Civics to Host Inaugural TN Civics Academy June 21-22June 20, 2023
  • A group of Japan Ambassadors in Japan
    UT Students in Japan with Baker CenterMay 30, 2023
  • YMBR Logo
    Baker Center Launches Season Two of You Might be Right Podcast with Former Governors Bredesen, HaslamMay 11, 2023
  • Photo of Joshua Dunn
    Josh Dunn Named First Executive Director of UT Baker Center’s Institute of American CivicsMay 9, 2023
  • Krista Wiegand
    GS Director Krista Wiegand Participates in Indo-Pacific Security DialoguesApril 26, 2023
  • Public Square Series Panel on Homelessness
    Reflections on 20 Years of Homelessness Policy Continuity in KnoxvilleApril 26, 2023
  • Nolan Ragland Headshot
    Baker Scholar Nolan Ragland named Undergraduate Researcher of the YearApril 24, 2023
  • War Ship for Article
    The Conversation: The US is about to blow up a fake warship in the South China Sea – but naval rivalry with Beijing is very real and growingApril 20, 2023
  • A photo of Jilleah Welch
    Senior Research Associate Jill Welch Gives Talk on Women and Public Policy to Society of Women EngineersApril 20, 2023
  • Brewton Couch headshot
    Brewton Brownlow Couch to Join the Baker Center as Chief of StaffMarch 23, 2023
  • Recap: Are Carbon Markets Reshaping the US Electricity IndustryMarch 22, 2023
  • A.B. Culvahouse giving Ashe Lecture
    Recap: U.S. Policy in the Indo-Pacific: Standing by Our AlliesMarch 13, 2023
  • UT's Institute of American Civics Logo
    Institute of American Civics Executive Director Finalists AnnouncedMarch 6, 2023
  • Baker Bust
    Board of Trustees Approves Baker School of Public Policy and Public AffairsFebruary 24, 2023
  • Testing for Contaminated Well WaterFebruary 23, 2023
  • Japan Ambassador Program Image
    Baker Center’s Global Security Program Launches New Japan Ambassador ProgramJanuary 24, 2023
  • The Baker Center and Institute Welcome New EmployeesJanuary 20, 2023
  • Spring Local Government Fellows ProgramJanuary 19, 2023

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