Our promise is to improve the lives of all Americans by giving policymakers access to high-quality information and engaging citizens as active participants in the formation of public policy.

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The Harkin Institute for Public Policy & Citizen Engagement is located at Drake University and serves as a venue and catalyst for dynamic non-partisan research, learning, and outreach to promote understanding of the policy issues to which Senator Tom Harkin devoted his career.

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Labor and Employment

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People with Disabilities

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Retirement Security

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Wellness and Nutrition

Scholarship Deadline Extended!

The Harkin Institute’s D.C. Experience Scholarship helps Drake undergraduates cover the cost of interning in Washington, D.C.

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April 3: HOW Symposium

Harkin on Wellness

Public, Planet, and Health Policy: A New Age Approach to Food Systems

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Harkin Institute announces new building

 

Permanent space to grow

The building will serve as a model of universal design and provide much-needed space for Institute staff, researchers, and programming as the organization continues to grow.

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March 26 | Policy on Tap

 

Advocacy in Action

Join us for a conversation about the politics, policy and professional change in today’s health care industry.

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Address: 2429 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50311

Phone: 515-271-3623

Fax Number: 515-271-3631

Email: harkininstitute@drake.edu

Office Hours: Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.