Mission
Harvard Kennedy School’s mission is to improve public policy and leadership so people can live in societies that are more safe, free, just, and sustainably prosperous. By combining cutting-edge research, the teaching of outstanding students, and direct interaction with practitioners, we have an impact on solving public problems that no other institution can match.
A call to public service
Watch to see how our community inspires and empowers individuals to create lasting positive global impact through public service.
By the numbers
History
The History of Harvard Kennedy School
ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø was founded in the 1930s as the Harvard Graduate School of Public Administration to provide an education centered on public service, public policy, and public leadership.
Now more than ever
Since its founding, ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø has stayed faithful to its mission to improve public policy and leadership so people can live in safer, freer, more just, and more prosperous societies.
Our work to advance the common good has never been more important. In the United States and around the world, many people have lost confidence in their leaders and their governments because of problems in politics, economics, security, and other aspects of our societies. To improve the lives of all people, the passion and skills of the Kennedy School community can make a crucial difference.