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On April 11-12, Dean Celeste Watkins-Hayes will host a symposium, “Policy innovation for our times,” with keynote appearances by voting rights advocate Stacey Abrams, technology visionary Alondra Nelson, domestic policy veteran Cecilia Muñoz, and former Deputy Secretary of State Steve Beigun, along with a series of panel discussions among scholars and policymakers examining social policy, racial equity, climate change, and the state of democracy.
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On Wednesday, March 13, join Fordies around the globe in securing a $20,000 matching gift for student support. Every gift counts! More »
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The Ford School’s Youth Policy Lab partners with the State of Michigan and local school districts to strengthen programs, policies, and processes. More »
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The Ali Family Memorial Prize, established by a gift from Javed Ali and his sister, will recognize students’ written work in health policy.
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Students met with alumni over two days, gaining advice to help navigate careers in public policy. More »
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A View from the Fed
Federal Reserve Bank Vice Chair for Supervision Michael S. Barr, former dean of the Ford School, will discuss the workings of the Fed, his work on banking reform, and the lessons of leadership he has learned in his career in and out of government service.
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The Honorable Lori Lightfoot in conversation with Ford School Dean Celeste Watkins-Hayes Watch »
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Brian Jacob and Kevin Stange offer perspectives on Governor Whitmer’s commitment to making education more accessible, in Bridge Michigan. More »
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Celeste Watkins-Hayes and Dominique Adams-Santos shed light on the consequences of overturning Roe v. Wade and how robust safety nets can stem the tide of inequality in the American Journal of Sociology. More »
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The Science, Technology, and Public Policy program published its "Community Partnerships Playbook" in collaboration with Detroit Disability Power, Detroit Justice Center, and We the People Michigan, to empower researchers and community organizations to foster equitable partnerships with mutual benefit. More »
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In 2023, Poverty Solutions informed the largest-ever increase in state funding for youth homelessness programs, advised federal policymakers on place-based strategies for tackling poverty, and laid the groundwork for innovative cash assistance programs. More »
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David Thacher contends that police should work to change the environments where people with psychiatric disabilities live and work, in Policing: A Journal of Policy and Practice. More »
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Shobita Parthasarathy critiques inclusive innovation and highlights elements that the science and technology field could learn from this approach, in Engaging Science Technology and Society. More »
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John Ciorciari will assume his new role this month. More »
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Educational economist Sarah Cohodes found that urban charter schools produced substantial gains in standardized test scores and college enrollment. More »
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Additional announcements:
Interested in recruiting Ford School talent? Please reach out to Casey Sullens, assistant director of employer relations. Learn more about recruiting opportunities here.
Save the date: Ford School reunion September 13-14, 2024. All classes are invited back to celebrate. Stay tuned for event and football ticket information.
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This month we were thrilled to admit a diverse, accomplished group of Future Fordies who will forge careers of tremendous impact.
Future Fordies: Tell the world you're in! Use #FutureFordies and tag @FordSchool on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and X. See exclusive digital downloads.
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