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The Power of Policy

Dec 17, 2014
Public policy is a principled guide to action, designed to lead to the greater good. As we celebrate our centennial as America’s first graduate-level training program in public administration, we take a moment to reflect on the powerful role policy...
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Discourse, Ford School faculty in the news

Dec 8, 2014
The New England Journal of Medicine published John Ayanian’s report on the first 100 days of the Healthy Michigan Plan, Michigan’s expansion of Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act. The plan is a good blueprint for other Republican-governed states...

The Guardian features Courant study: Top U's pay too much

Jun 17, 2014
"Top universities are paying too much for scores of academic journals provided by major publishing companies," writes Ian Sample, science editor of The Guardian, in the June 16 article, "Universities 'get poor value' from academic journal-publishing...

Greetings from the Dean

Jun 11, 2014
Many of you will remember Ned Gramlich, who was a beloved faculty member at the Ford School for three decades. Last week, as part of our centennial celebrations, we honored Ned with a day-long conference hosted at the Federal Reserve Board...
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Catalysts for change-themed Fall edition of State & Hill published

Dec 17, 2013
On critically important policy issues, members of the Ford School community have catalyzed real and lasting change—enriching understanding, building consensus, and mobilizing action. This edition of State & Hill features stories about the extended...

Setting priorities: Kim Stone (MS '94, MPP '93)

Jan 2, 2013
Kim Stone wants to make life in her community better. That's why she's chosen to run for public office."Over the last year or so," says Kim, "I realized that in order to have a more direct impact, I have to not just suggest policies, but actually be...
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PPIA: 30 Years of Preparing Leaders

Jan 5, 2012
Bright, energetic, and compassionate, Tosha Downey—one of more than 4,000 graduates of the national Public Policy and International Affairs program—is deeply engaged in Chicago's south side renaissance, and in dramatically improving educational...