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At the Baker School, our mission is to educate skilled problem solvers and prepare them to take public leadership roles and help our country solve the biggest challenges of our time. We are the first and only institution of our kind in the State of Tennessee.

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.

Faculty

Our faculty conduct research and work with policymakers to resolve major public policy challenges, and our students have opportunities inside and outside the classroom to build their problem solving skills so they are ready to build meaningful careers in public service.

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Student Support

Undergraduate and graduate students are rooted in the legacy of Howard H. Baker Jr.

  • CONFIDENCE IN AMERICA —Understanding and holding confidence in America’s institutions
  • YOU MIGHT BE RIGHT — Respect for opposing viewpoints as a hallmark of leadership
  • FINDING COMMON GROUND — Mastering the art of the possible to solve complex problems

Baker School students will find a wealth of mentoring and resources to grow their talents. Faculty are easily accessible to our students, and the Baker School network of contacts and alumni across the country stand ready to help our students find their way after graduation.

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Overall Vision

We have clearly defined how The Baker School is here to help students be part of the solution.

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“I increasingly believe that the essence of leadership ... is to be an eloquent listener.”
—Howard H. Baker Jr.

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