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The department welcomes our new incoming students in the fall of 2009. See a group photo here.

On the same page, scroll down to learn about four outstanding students who were named Lott Scholars.

Several of our students had lunch with Keith Hennessey, economic advisor to President Bush and Director of the National Economic Council.

Click here for more information about these developments, and to learn about recent events featuring Senator Trent Lott, former Senator Tom Daschle, and historian, Josef Joffe, author of Überpower.

 

Welcome

archThe Department of Public Policy Leadership provides a challenging undergraduate major that prepares high-performing students for positions of leadership in an increasingly complex world. The interdisciplinary curriculum for the major incorporates geography, political science, economics, philosophy, psychology, and history. The program emphasizes the global nature of responsible decision making, the ethical imperatives of leadership, critical thinking and communication skills, and the quantitative skills necessary for careful policy analysis.

All students who wish to major in Public Policy Leadership must apply for admission to the Lott Leadership Institute by February 1, 2009. For information on applying for the major in Public Policy Leadership, click here. 

Contact Information

The Department of Public Policy Leadership
The University of Mississippi
105 Odom Hall
University, MS 38677

Phone: 662.915.7347

Email (ppleader@olemiss.edu)