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James A. Baker Hall

Named after former Secretary of State James A. Baker III, this building houses the Baker Institute, Economics and Policy Studies departments.

A picture of a piece of the Berlin Wall, which sits outside of Baker Hall. This piece of the Berlin Wall features graffiti, including a large heart in the center.

Berlin Wall

A piece of the Berlin Wall stands outside of Baker Hall - fitting for the home of public policy at Rice.
Picture of a sign inside of Baker Hall which says "Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy."
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Tour of Baker Hall

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Inside Baker Hall

The Baker Institute frequently hosts guests for panels and events, where students have the opportunity to hear from policymakers and experts in a variety of fields.

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