Graduate Policy Scholars program welcomes largest cohort ever

The Clark-Fox Policy Institute is proud to announce that the Graduate Policy Scholars program has welcomed its largest cohort to date with 67 new scholars-in-training. This year’s class brings together a diverse group of talented graduate students from across the university who are dedicated to shaping the future of public policy. With a record number […]

Election 2024: What it Means for Health and Social Policies

Brown School health policy professors Tim McBride and Caitlin McMurtry led a thoughtful discussion on the 2024 Presidential candidates’ proposed health policy reforms, what is known about the views of the electorate from polling data, and how the next administration could shape the future of health and social policy in the U.S.

Policy & Equity Summit: Collaborative Frameworks for Inclusive Change

On October 18-19, the Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis marked a major milestone with the launch of its first-ever two-day professional development summit, Policy and Equity: Collaborative Frameworks for Inclusive Change. The event allowed attendees to choose between two specialized tracks: one focusing on advocacy strategies and the other on data and […]

Family-friendly workplaces benefit employees, businesses

Paid leave and employee well-being are the focus of a three-part policy series on family-friendly business practices put together by the Brown School’s Clark-Fox Policy Institute at Washington University in St. Louis.

Graduate Policy Scholars Student Showcase

At this online showcase, the 2023-2024 Graduate Policy Scholars presented their policy perspectives to a diverse audience, connecting the gap between policy analysis and practice.