About Public Policy Leadership
Welcome to the Department of Public Policy Leadership. Find out about our department and what we offer.
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What We Do
The Department of Public Policy Leadership provides a challenging undergraduate major that prepares high-performing students for positions of leadership in an increasingly complex world. Our interdisciplinary program emphasizes the global nature of responsible decision making, the ethical imperatives of leadership, critical thinking, communication skills, and the conceptual and methodological skills necessary for careful policy analysis.
Who We Are
The Public Policy Leadership faculty are innovative researchers and teachers committed to upholding UM’s reputations for top-tier research and outstanding education. Many of the faculty in our department also bring practical knowledge from firsthand experience working actively in the realm of public affairs and government.
What We Offer
Welcome from the Chair
Welcome to Public Policy Leadership (PPL)! PPL prepares future leaders to change the world. It's among the most unique programs on campus and across the Southeast, combining the benefits of a large public university—leadership opportunities, a strong alumni network, affordable tuition—with those of a small private institute—small classes, rigorous standards, high-impact practices. A signature Ole Miss program, PPL gives students the skills to influence decisions in complex political and economic systems, pairing rigorous interdisciplinary coursework with real-world experiential learning. Students stay active in campus life and pursue internships in law, politics, media, and nonprofits. Our graduates go on to impact their communities, and our alumni network opens doors to careers. If you're interested in leading change, start your journey with PPL.
Luke Fowler
Department Chair and Professor of Public Policy Leadership
Faculty and Staff
Luke Fowler
- Department Chair and Professor of Public Policy Leadership
Bernice Sykes
- Program Manager
Henry Barbour
- Adjunct Instructor in Public Policy Leadership
Melissa Bass
- Associate Professor of Public Policy Leadership
Weixing Chen
- Professor of Public Policy Leadership
Kyle Fritz
- Associate Professor of Public Policy Leadership
Jody Holland
- Associate Professor of Public Policy Leadership
Ivy Liu
- Assistant Professor of Public Policy Leadership
Sahil Mathur
- Visiting Assistant Professor Public Policy Leadership
Dom Novelli
- Instructional Assistant Professor of Public Policy Leadership
Charles Pickering
- Adjunct Instructor in Public Policy Leadership
Christian Sellar
- Professor of Public Policy Leadership
Zachary Vereb
- Assistant Professor of Public Policy Leadership
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Trent Lott Leadership Institute
The Public Policy Leadership (PPL) Department is a department within the UM College of Liberal Arts that works in collaboration with Trent Lott Leadership Institute. Students must be admitted to the Lott Institute in order to become a major in public policy leadership. The Lott Institute offers a wide range of leadership and outreach programs that work to enrich the lives and enhance the abilities of students, both high school and college students.
Trent Lott Leadership Institute