Hollywood actress Ashley Judd has enrolled at prestigious Harvard University - to study public administration.

The Double Jeopardy star, 41, graduated from the University of Kentucky in 1990 with a degree in French but is eager to further her educational achievements. Judd has taken a step back from acting in recent years, preferring instead to concentrate on her political and humanitarian activism.

Now the star has proved she is taking her interests seriously by enrolling at Harvard's John F. Kennedy School of Government, signing up to study the institution's Mid-Career Master in Public Administration course. The program is designed for people wanting to take on a career in public service or non-profit sectors, according to the school's website.

Judd's publicist, Cara Tripicchio, reportedly confirmed her enrollment to the school's Harvard Crimson newspaper.

Judd is currently a Global Ambassador for YouthAIDS, which promotes AIDS prevention and treatment, and has long campaigned on women's rights issues.

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