Harvard Kennedy School

**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 hear how the faculty, staff, students and alumni of Harvard Kennedy School ask what they can do to make a positive impact on their communities. **By the numbers** 25,000 **degree program alumni** 61,000 **executive education program participants** 200+ **faculty members** **History** **The History of Harvard Kennedy School** HKS 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, HKS 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.