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Why civil service reform fails—and what actually works

May 27, 2026

Martin Williams draws on over a decade of research across six African countries to explain why civil service reforms so often fall short, and what leaders should do instead—in VoxDev.

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Tool tracking school closures puts data in hands of affected communities, informs work to find solutions

May 27, 2026

Kohn Professor Christina Weiland talks about the WV school closure tracker to help policymakers, community members, and families make informed policy decisions.

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Greetings from the Dean - The Briefing, May 2026

May 27, 2026

Earlier this month, we celebrated more than 170 Ford School graduates at Hill Auditorium, sending them into the world with our mission and our confidence. Commencement was joyful, proud, and honest about the work ahead. As I shared in my remarks, pub...

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Can protest art shape policy?

May 26, 2026

Devin Judge-Lord's winter course tasked students with examining the role of movement art in policy debates while addressing a central question: what constitutes a "successful" protest movement?

In the Media

State governments are experimenting with AI introduction - Kleinman

May 22, 2026 Michigan Advance

STPP Managing Director Molly Kleinman says state governments don't have clear guidelines on using AI.

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Hausman, Michelmore, and Pilkauskas promoted to full professors

May 22, 2026

The Regents of the University of Michigan approved promotions for Catherine Hausman, Katherine Michelmore, and Natasha Pilkauskas—all to professor of public policy, with tenure.

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Parthasarathy proposes people-first technology regulation

May 21, 2026

Shobita Parthasarathy publishes her third column in Science, “'Sacrifice subjects' and a proposal for people-first technology regulation."

In the Media

Bagenstos: Legal challenges to Trump fund will be difficult

May 20, 2026 The New York Times

Ford School Professor Sam Bagenstos tells The New York Times that the unprecedented fund for Justice Department "victims" could be hard to challenge in court.

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Herd and Moynihan win 2026 Riccucci-O’Leary Award

May 19, 2026

Pam Herd and Donald Moynihan have been recognized with the 2026 Riccucci-O'Leary Award for the best article on diversity in public management, conferred by the Public Management Research Association (PRMA).

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Don Moynihan wins prestigious George Fredrickson Award for Career Contributions

May 19, 2026

Dr. Donald Moynihan, the J. Ira and Nicki Harris Family Professor of Public Policy, has received the 2026 George Fredrickson Award for Career Contributions from the Public Management Research Association (PRMA) in recognition of his valuable contribu...

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Immigration enforcement fears are reshaping daily life for Michigan immigrants, U-M study finds

May 19, 2026

A new report documents widespread immigration enforcement fears among immigrant Michiganders in Detroit, Flint, Grand Rapids and Ypsilanti.

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Ambassador Camara addresses U-M's International Institute's International Studies graduates

May 18, 2026

Ambassador Camara's commencement address at the University of Michigan International Institute's International Studies graduation ceremony

In the Media

Pilkauskas comments on rise in multigenerational households

May 17, 2026 Business Insider

Natasha Pilkauskas describes the factors affecting a rise in multi-generational homes.

In the Media

Jacob: "No Child Left Behind" did improve test scores

May 16, 2026 The New York Times

Ford School Professor Brian Jacob told The New York Times that while No Child Left Behind did increase test scores, it had problematic elements.

In the Media

Hanson assesses Trump-Xi summit

May 15, 2026 WJR

President Donald Trump said many issues between China and the U.S. were “settled” during his two-day summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping this week, though no specific resolutions were given. Ford School Professor Jonathan Hanson comments.

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Ann Chih Lin comments on Trump's China visit

May 14, 2026

Ford School Professor Ann Chih Lin spoke with Spectrum News about the possible agenda items for President Trump and President Xi's meeting including the war in Iran, the economy, political prisoners in China, and Trump's defense of Taiwan.

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Ali discusses World Cup security concerns

May 13, 2026

Ford School Professor Javed Ali comments on the challenges facing law enforcement authorities in keeping the World Cup safe.

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Justin Wolfers launches Platypus Economics to bring economic thinking to everyday life

May 12, 2026

Justin Wolfers Q&A about the urgent need for economic literacy, the meaning behind his new platform, Platypus Economics, and how it aims to help people make sense of today's economy and political climate.

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U-M research spending drives $164 million economic impact across Michigan

May 11, 2026

University of Michigan federal grants supported more than 16,000 jobs and generated nearly $396 million last year in research-related spending nationwide.

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U-M and MSU team partner to study impact of prenatal and infant cash prescription program in Flint, Michigan

May 11, 2026

A new peer-reviewed study published in JAMA Pediatrics provides rigorous, population-level evidence that the Rx Kids program, the nation’s first community-wide prenatal and infant cash prescription program, is associated with substantial reductions i...

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Large, profitable oil and gas companies pass environmental risks to smaller, undercapitalized firms

May 11, 2026

Oil and gas companies use wells to extract the raw materials eventually sold to consumers as everyday goods. But what happens when wells begin to yield less product? Large oil and gas companies transfer low-value wells to companies with smaller po...

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Lockable phone pouches in schools improve student well-being over time, not test scores or bullying

May 8, 2026

A popular device for restricting cell phone use in middle and high schools is effective at achieving that aim, leading to short-term disruption but ultimately positive effects on student well-being, new research finds.

Policy Matters

Graduating senior Breah Marie Willy reflects on her time at the Ford School

May 8, 2026

As the 2026 academic year comes to a close, Breah Marie Willy (BA ‘26), the 2026 BA-elected commencement speaker, reflected on her time at the Ford School and what lessons she’ll take with her after graduation.

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"Trump thought Iran would fold. That’s how Vietnam started." —Hills

May 8, 2026

Read the analysis: Ford School Lecturer Rusty Hills, former chair of the Michigan Republican Party, in the Detroit Free Press.

State & Hill

STPP: STEM-ming the gap

May 7, 2026

The Science, Technology and Public Policy Programs' post-graduate fellowship connects technical experts with Michigan lawmakers to provide access to research and analysis for rapidly evolving topics such as AI regulation, biotech, and energy developm...

State & Hill

"This research is not partisan"

May 7, 2026

What’s the public school ROI? Should the state offer transitional kindergarten? Why do eligible college students leave financial aid on the table? The Education Policy Initiative's Michigan Education Data Center helps us understand what work–and why–...

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State & Hill

Shaefer’s new role in Detroit

May 7, 2026

In January, Luke Shaefer was appointed chief executive of Health, Human Services & Poverty Solutions for the City of Detroit. His data-driven vision targets systemic change.

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State & Hill

Samuel Bagenstos: Can scholarship shape democracy?

May 7, 2026

From arguing cases for the Justice Department to investigating why expanded social benefits were rolled back, Samuel Bagenstos explores the intersection of law, policy, and public service

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State & Hill

Could new transmission lines lower your  electricity bill?

May 7, 2026

Catherine Hausman, associate professor of public policy, answers if new transmission lines will lower your electricity bill.

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State & Hill

The overlooked legislation changing lives for older adults

May 7, 2026

Michael Costa (MPP '82), commissioner, California Commission on Aging, highlights overlooked legislation changing lives for older adults.

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