The Inaugural Black History Month State of Leadership Lecture
As the first Black governor of Massachusetts, Deval Patrick broke barriers while leading the commonwealth through a time of upheaval and renewal. Prospective students are invited to attend the HKS Black Alumni Association’s inaugural Black History Mont......
The HNC in DC: Students build community over a hearty lunch
In January, several Hopkins-Nanjing Center (HNC) students who are living in the DC area were able to meet up for a quick lunch break. Certificate student Eljoy Tanos reflects on this special moment during the ongoing pandemic that has resulted in a vir......
#ElliottExpert: William Youmans
William Lafi Youmans is an Associate Professor at George Washington University’s School of Media and Public Affairs. Broadly interested in questions of transnationalism, power and communication, his primary research interests include global news, technology, law and politics. His other areas of research interest include international broadcasting, Middle East politics, and Arab-American studies. Youmans wrote a … Continue reading #ElliottExpert: William Youmans...
Vishal’s spring update
After a rather tumultuous yet rewarding trip back home to India, I am excited about the spring 2022 semester and all the impending changes including internship applications, conferences, and the opportunity to conduct research. Fall 2021 was an intense semester and juggling multiple roles was a task, as any Fletcher classmate can attest....
Policy topics: Opposing racism and discrimination through public policy and leadership
In order to create societies that are more safe, free, just, and sustainably prosperous, policymakers and public leaders around the world must better understand and work to dismantle systemic racism and discrimination based on ethnicity, caste, and ind......
SIS’s International Economic Relations Program Retools Degrees for a Competitive Workplace
We spoke with Professor Randall Henning and several SIS students and alumni to learn more about what makes SIS's master’s degrees in International Economic Relations so unique....
#ElliottProud: Teagan Reese
Teagan Reese is a Presidential Management Fellow at the Federal Emergency Management Agency in the Office of National Capital Region Coordination. In her role as an Emergency Management Specialist, she supports FEMA in coordinating homeland security and emergency management planning at the federal, state, regional and local levels. She holds a B.A. in International Political … Continue reading #ElliottProud: Teagan Reese...
Deadline reminder: February 20
Just when you thought deadline reminder season was over, readers, I'm back to point out that February 20 is now just a short ten days away. Now would be a good time to step on the gas with your work on that application....
Program Assistant Introduction: Carolina Tamayo MIA ’22
Note from Admissions: The 2021-2022 academic year is an exciting one as we all return to campus. You’ve met Catherine,… Read More Program Assistant Introduction: Carolina Tamayo MIA ’22...
External Funding – Upcoming Deadlines
The SIPA Office of Financial Aid maintains a database of external funding opportunities, and we wanted to alert students to… Read More External Funding – Upcoming Deadlines...
HKS reflects on Black History Month
As Black History Month gets underway, we want to take a moment to highlight some of the work Harvard Kennedy School students, faculty, and staff are doing to fight for racial justice. Continue to visit the blog for additional posts throughout the remai......
Alumnus uses HNC skills and network to impact US policy
Second-year MAIS student Grace Faerber interviewed Alex Martin (HNC Certificate ‘18 and SAIS MA International Economics, International Law and Organizations ‘19) about his role as a Trade Policy Researcher at the Office of the U.S. Trade......