Harvard Kennedy School takes you to the next level
We celebrate our graduates who carry the Kennedy School’s mission of public service around the globe.
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Solving global health disparities through medicine and international development
Bharath Ram MPA/ID 2024 wants to use his degrees in medicine and international development to reduce global health disparities in an affordable and sustainable way.
Building an analytical toolkit through the lens of economics and finance
Natalie Baker MPA 2024 came to HKS with a plan to develop her skills in economics and public policy. Her experience proved to be more impactful than she could have ever anticipated.
Bringing an economics perspective to climate change and development challenges
Vincent Chen MPA/ID 2024 is passionate about working at the intersection of business and climate action.
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Full-time PhD programs in public, health, and social policy prepare candidates for careers in academia, research, or policymaking.
- Public Leadership Credential
Public Leadership Credential
A series of online courses developed to help learners improve their decision-making, leadership, and policymaking skills for the public good.
Ambassador Nicholas Burns delivers 2024 graduation address
Nicholas Burns, the U.S. ambassador to the People’s Republic of China, delivered the 2024 HKS graduation address. He urged graduates to take on the world's daunting issues and to remain hopeful.
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Rise to the enormous challenges before you, Ambassador Nicholas Burns urges HKS Class of 2024
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