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University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy

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.

News

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May 15, 2026 · Official · Harris School of Public Policy (UChicago)Sudden USAID Cuts Fueled Rising Conflict Across Africa, New Study Finds

Harris reports a study co-authored by Associate Professor Austin Wright examining conflict impacts following a sudden USAID stop-work order, using subnational data across Africa.

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May 11, 2026 · Official · Harris School of Public Policy (UChicago)Are Policymakers Accounting For All The Benefits Of Climate Policies? No, Says One Study

Harris reports research on how climate policies may generate additional “spillover” emissions benefits via global product markets—using a fuel-efficiency policy case involving Japan.

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May 04, 2026 · Official · Harris School of Public Policy (UChicago)Why Stocks and Bonds Are Moving Together Again

Harris highlights new research explaining changes in the relationship between stocks and bonds in the context of inflation and monetary policy.

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Apr 30, 2026 · Official · Harris School of Public Policy (UChicago)New Report Examines How 911 and 988 Can Better Coordinate to Deliver Crisis Care

Harris announces a report from the UChicago Health Lab, focused on interoperability and coordination between 911 and 988 crisis-care systems.

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Apr 29, 2026 · Official · Harris School of Public Policy (UChicago)Three Views on "Two Paths to Prosperity"

Harris reports an event associated with the Stone Center for Research on Wealth Inequality and Mobility that featured economists exploring lessons on economic growth.

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Apr 27, 2026 · Official · Harris School of Public Policy (UChicago)Alumni Profile: Alberto Ramos, MPP’12

Harris features an alumni profile of Alberto Ramos, describing how he applies Harris training to work on reducing polarization and strengthening voter power.

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Apr 24, 2026 · Official · Harris School of Public Policy (UChicago)Harris Policy Innovation Challenge Announces 2026 Winning Team

Harris announces the 2025–2026 Harris Policy Innovation Challenge winner and describes the winning team’s policy proposal and prize.

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Apr 20, 2026 · Official · Harris School of Public Policy (UChicago)Would You Let Your Utility Control When Your EV Charged?

Harris reports research on consumer preferences for EV charging control, describing implications for utilities during peak charging times.

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Apr 16, 2026 · Official · Harris School of Public Policy (UChicago)Alumni Profile: Rebecca Silverman, MPP/MSW’23

Harris publishes an alumni profile of Rebecca Silverman describing how she applies Harris education and evidence-based goals in her work.

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Apr 15, 2026 · Official · Harris School of Public Policy (UChicago)The new Obama museum promises to revitalise Chicago’s South Side

Harris shares analysis/coverage including commentary by Professor Steven Durlauf about the potential economic impacts of the Obama Center on Chicago’s South Side.

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Apr 14, 2026 · Official · Harris School of Public Policy (UChicago)How Do Blackouts Impact the Local Economy?

Harris reports research findings on economic losses associated with a multi-hour blackout event, highlighting the value of investment in grid infrastructure.

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Apr 09, 2026 · Official · Harris School of Public Policy (UChicago)Why It’s So Hard to Become a Doctor—and Why That Matters for Patients

Harris highlights new research describing constraints in physician training and workforce competition effects tied to changes in healthcare staffing.

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Funding

Latest disclosed valuationNot disclosed
Tracked capital$75M8 sourced rounds
DateRoundRaisedValuationLead / investorsEvidence
Feb 04, 2026Gift (facility / new lab endowment)$20M—
Sep 16, 2025Gift (program support)——
Apr 11, 2024Gift (endowment / program fund)——
May 27, 2021Multi-year gift$10M—
Nov 05, 2014Major gifts (facility / capital)$20M—
Feb 18, 2014Grant / capital & program support gift$10M—
Jan 05, 1995Challenge gift$5M—
Jan 01, 1986Gift (endowment / founding support)$10M—

What it builds

Master of Public Policy (MPP)

A two-year professional degree program focused on evidence-based policy analysis and quantitative training.

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MA in Public Policy (one-year, full-time)

An accelerated, full-time policy analysis program for students seeking rigorous foundational training in policy analysis.

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MS in Computational Analysis and Public Policy (MSCAPP)

A two-year program designed to apply computational and data-science methods to public-policy problems.

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Evening Master's Program (EMP)

A part-time master’s pathway for mid-career professionals seeking policy fundamentals and analytical tools alongside professional experience.

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Master of Science in Climate and Energy Policy (MSCEP)

An 11-month professional degree launching with the first cohort in Summer 2026, combining Harris policy training with the Institute for Climate and Sustainable Growth’s Chicago Curriculum on Climate and Sustainable Growth.

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Milestones & partnerships

Apr 24, 2026
2025–2026 Harris Policy Innovation Challenge winner announced

Harris announced the 2025–2026 winning team for the Policy Innovation Challenge and described their proposal.

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Sep 25, 2025
MSCEP launch milestone: first cohort in Summer 2026

Harris and the Institute for Climate and Sustainable Growth announced a new Master of Science program in Climate and Energy Policy, with its first cohort welcoming in Summer 2026.

Institute for Climate and Sustainable Growth
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Apr 17, 2025
Harris Policy Innovation Challenge announces 2025 winning team

Harris announced the 2024–25 Harris Policy Innovation Challenge winning team and the $10,000 award framing.

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Oct 07, 2024
Algorithmic Public Policy lab launched with $20M gift (Bike Shop @UChicago)

Harris reported a $20 million gift launching the Bike Shop @UChicago, positioned as a hub at the intersection of public policy, data science, and behavioral science.

Thomas Francis Dunn · Susan Knapp Dunn · MIT (Bike Shop @MIT)
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Jul 01, 2024
New tenure-track faculty join for 2024–2025 academic year

Harris announced two new tenure-track assistant professors joining effective July 1, 2024, and reported that Harris now has 57 tenured/tenure-track faculty members.

Hyuk-soo Kwon · Álvaro Delgado-Vega
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May 09, 2024
Technology and Society Initiative describes AI governance work

Harris’ Technology & Society Initiative describes policy-governance work for emerging technologies, including generative AI and related governance topics.

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Apr 04, 2024
Appointment of Ethan Bueno de Mesquita as Dean (term begins July 1)

UChicago Harris announced Ethan Bueno de Mesquita’s appointment as dean, noting his term begins July 1.

President Paul Alivisatos · Provost Katherine Baicker
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Jan 01, 1988
Harris founded as a professional school out of an interdepartmental committee

Harris “emerged in 1988” from an interdepartmental Committee on Public Policy Studies, with origins dating back to 1975.

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