Baker Center Launches Washington Program
UT’s Howard H. Baker Jr. Center for Public Policy is launching the Washington Program, a two-week intensive course in Washington, DC, this May.
Scholar Examines History of Relations Between US and Israel
David Ellenson, a distinguished scholar of Judaism, will discuss the history of the US and Israel relationship on Thursday, February 22.
Fitzgerald Weighs in on President Trump’s First State of the Union
UT political science professor Michael Fitzgerald talks to WBIR about policy implications of President Trump’s first State of the Union.
Baker Center Announces Spring Lectures and Events
The Howard H. Baker Jr. Center for Public Policy has released its schedule for lectures and events this spring.
Scholar to Discuss Religion in News Media and Public Life
Author and scholar Diane Winston will discuss the intersection of religion, politics, and the US news media during a talk on campus at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 6.
New York Times Reporter David Sanger to Speak at UT
David E. Sanger, senior staff writer for the New York Times, will speak about national security strategies used by recent administrations and how the current administration plans to deal with such challenges going forward.
Nownes Weighs In on Tennessee’s Political Race
UT political scientist Anthony Nownes weighs-in on the political race in Tennessee and former Tennessee Gov. Phil Bredesen’s run for U.S. Senate.
Expert: Issues Surround Move to Recognize Jerusalem as Israeli Capital
Professor Erin Darby discusses the history of conflict surrounding Jerusalem and offer analysis about public response to the president’s move to recognize the city as the capital of Israel.
Three Professors Selected to Participate in Diplomacy Lab Program
Three UT professors have been accepted to the US Department of State’s Diplomacy Lab for spring 2018—Stuart Brotman, Devendra Dilip Potnis, and Sam Swan.
Pacelle to WMOT: Corker’s Departure Will Create Challenges for Party
UT political scientist Richard Pacelle told WMOT Radio, a Middle Tennessee-based NPR affiliate, that the state’s democrats could take advantage of turmoil in the Republican Party and mount a serious challenge for the Senate seat being vacated by Bob Corker.
Expert: US Supreme Court to Decide More Contentious Cases This Season
The US Supreme Court has reconvened, and this season promises to be more contentious than the spring as the justices take on tough cases that may result in closely divided decisions, according to Richard Pacelle, a UT professor of political science.
Baker Center to Host Three Gubernatorial Candidates in October
UT’s Howard H. Baker Jr. Center for Public Policy will host three gubernatorial candidates this month.