Howard H. Baker Jr. School of Public Policy and Public Affairs

Meet Dr. Tiffany Barron, assistant professor for the Institute of American Civics. Tiffany received her Ph.D. in politics at Princeton University. Her research interests are at the intersection of international relations, comparative politics, and political theory. #FacultyFriday #BePartoftheSolution

Bravo! This month, thanks to the Institute of American Civics' K-12 outreach, over 1,600 area high school students saw the Clarence Brown Theatre's production of "Inherit the Wind." The play, which is a fictionalized adaptation of John Scopes' 1925 Trial, highlights the importance of freedom of speech and thought. The performances were followed by a brief history lesson comparing the play to the actual events of the trial. #ScopesTrial100

#ICYMI Land Grant Films' Baker for America can be viewed on our website. The documentary honors Senator Howard H. Baker Jr.'s legacy and uses touchpoints from Baker’s career to illustrate his brand of solutions-oriented politics. You won’t want to miss it! https://lnkd.in/epraKnqt

Women’s Public Leadership Network (WPLN) Fellow and Baker School grad student Sarah Harper interviewed Dean Marianne Wanamaker for the WPLN Leadership Spotlight series, which highlights women of different backgrounds and industries who are paving the way for women in leadership. The interview was streamed live last week and can be viewed online here: https://bit.ly/3EUrF2E

Congratulations to the Volunteer 40 Under 40 Class of 2025, especially our Baker School-affiliated honoree Taylor Hathorn. Taylor earned an MPA in 2019 and serves on our Graduate Programs Advisory Board. She is a cybersecurity expert and dedicated community advocate with over a decade of leadership experience. #Vol40 #bepartofthesolution

Congratulations to the Volunteer 40 Under 40 Class of 2025, especially our Baker School-affiliated honoree, Hancen Sale! Hancen complemented his economics degree with a public policy analytics minor and participated in the Baker Scholars and Washington Fellows programs. He is the Director of Federal Government Relations for Reworld and an advocate for sustainable solutions. #Vol40 #bepartofthesolution

UT students met with Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon and attended the Knoxville City Council meeting earlier this month. The innovative Institute of American Civics program introduces students to local government and encourages them to consider models for effective citizen engagement in the democratic process.

There is still time to sign up for Washington Fellows, a two-week intensive travel program this summer. You’ll connect with some of the nation’s top public servants, researchers, and journalists while experiencing the DC lifestyle and seeing real-world policymaking in our nation’s capital. You can even earn college credit. Follow the link in our bio to learn more. Hurry, the deadline to apply is Feb. 28. Join us for an information session at 3:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 24, in HBS 216. #BePartoftheSolution

During our Ashe Lecture last week, Dr. Kevin Rudd, Australia's ambassador to the U.S., highlighted how military cooperation between the two allies is vital to maintaining a safe and secure Indo-Pacific. Our visitors from Down Under also enjoyed a tour of Neyland Stadium and the Food City Center at Thompson Boling Arena. #GoVols #BePartoftheSolution

Did you know Presidents' Day isn't about all of the U.S. presidents? It originally honored George Washington's birthday. Learn more about Presidents' Day from Professor Andrew Busch. #PresidentsDay