What University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy does
The University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy is the University of Chicago’s graduate public-policy school and an academic center within UChicago. Harris’ mission is to advance analysis- and evidence-informed public policy through rigorous research, educate policy leaders, and engage with pressing societal issues. Its strategy emphasizes data-driven policy analysis (including economic and quantitative approaches), interdisciplinary research, and structured pathways from academic training to real-world policy work.