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Jens Ludwig on cost of crimeThe Cost of Crime

Professor Jens Ludwig featured in an ABC News report on the cost of gun violence. His research finds that the total social cost of a single gunshot injury is about $1 million. more >> 

Thomas DayGetting leaders to lead

In a recent Washington Post editorial, Chicago Harris master's candidate Thomas Day, proposes to "change Washington…from the inside out.” How? By asking our leaders to pledge to “act like grown-ups.” more >>

AxelrodDavid Axelrod to lead new Institute of Politics

The University of Chicago is forming a new Institute of Politics. David Axelrod, an accomplished political journalist, strategist, policy adviser, and alumnus of the College, will be the institute’s inaugural director. "The new institute’s programs will bolster the Chicago Harris mission of training outstanding professionals for careers in public life," says Colm O’Muircheartaigh, dean of the Harris School of Public Policy Studies. "This is a wonderful augmentation of Irving Harris’ vision of connecting the School’s programs to a truly broad array of opportunities." more >>

 

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Griffin Placeholder ImageHarris Views on New Institute of Politics

Master's candidates Kate Lefurgy and Matt Gee, and professor William Howell, offer thoughts on the University of Chicago's new Institute of Politics. more >>

Bob InglisBob Inglis: A Conservative's Search for Solutions to Climate Change

The former Congressman's defeat in the 2010 GOP primary is owed, in large part, to the reason behind his recent visit to the Harris School: He's in search for policy solutions to climate change. more >>

Election PanelSpirited Election Panel Previews New Institute of Politics

Following the announcement of the University of Chicago's new Institute of Politics, prominent political figures offered informed analysis humor, and spirited disagreements during a panel discussion on the 2012 presidential election co-sponsored by the Harris School. more >>

clockDoomsday Clock Moves Closer to Midnight

The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, now housed at the Harris School, announced on January 10th that it had shifted the hands of its famous “Doomsday Clock” one minute closer to midnight. more >>

 


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