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Susan M. Dynarski quoted in Detroit Free Press about higher standards for state education exams

Feb 9, 2011

Susan M. Dynarski was quoted in a Detroit Free Press article called, "State raises bar on tests to prepare kids for college, careers." The article discusses a recent decision by the Michigan State Board of Education to raise the passing scores on...

Research by Susan M. Dynarski on academic redshirting cited in Newsweek Education

Feb 8, 2011

Research by Susan M. Dynarski was cited in a Newsweek Education article about academic redshirting called "The Problem With Holding Kids Back from Kindergarten."According to the article, researchers differ on whether the practice of delaying...

CLOSUP Michigan Public Policy Survey: Local officials say benefits to public employees too generous, but not their pay

Feb 8, 2011

Many of Michigan's local government leaders think fringe benefits given to their jurisdictions' employees are too generous, but they are not overpaid, a new University of Michigan study finds.In addition, many of these leaders also believe employees...

Philip B. K. Potter interviewed on WEMU's "The Lynn Rivers Show"

Feb 8, 2011

Philip B. K. Potter was interviewed about popular uprisings in the Middle East on the Feb. 7 edition of "The Lynn Rivers Show," an hour-long weekly news program hosted by former U.S. Rep Lynn Rivers airing on local NPR station, WEMU.During the show,...

U-M plan approved for smoke-free policy

Feb 7, 2011

President Mary Sue Coleman has approved the final report on implementation of the University of Michigan's new smoke-free policy, which goes into effect July 1, 2011.The university's Smoke-free Initiative steering committee presented a report with...

Shobita Parthasarathy pens Risk Science Blog op-ed on nanotechnology governance

Feb 3, 2011

In advance of her "Nanotechnology Unplugged" panel discussion on February 8, Shobita Parthasarathy penned an op-ed for the University of Michigan Risk Science Blog on nanotechnology governance. Parthasarathy argues that policymakers must develop...

Brian Jacob's analysis confirms manipulation of New York State Regents Exam scores, featured in Wall Street Journal

Feb 2, 2011

Research by Brian Jacob appears in a Wall Street Journal article titled "Students' Regents Test Scores Bulge at 65." Jacob's research—commissioned by the Wall Street Journal—statistically analyzed data from the New York State Regents Exam, a series...

U-M receives federal grant for new post-doctoral training program in public policy, education

Feb 2, 2011

A federal grant will fund a new postdoctoral training program at the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy and School of Education, providing fellows with rigorous training in the education research sciences.The program will train a total of five...

Diversity Center issues call for proposals

Feb 2, 2011

The Center for Public Policy in Diverse Societies is hosting a call for proposals for projects that contribute to academic research on diversity or enrich the broader community's engagement with issues of diversity. Two types of proposals will be...

Barry Rabe quoted in Pittsburgh Post-Gazette State of the Union address, changing energy policies

Jan 27, 2011

Barry Rabe was quoted in a Pittsburgh Post-Gazette article, "In State of the Union addresses, energy policies are bold—and familiar," that in part discusses President Obama's commitment to increasing the nation's use of clean energy to 80 percent by...

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Greetings from the Dean

Jan 26, 2011

Dear Alumni and Friends, First, I'm thrilled to report that the Ford School is featured in a new segment of Out of the Blue—now airing across the U.S. on the Big Ten Network. The program showcases the Ford School's highly-regarded "Applied Policy...

John Chamberlin quoted in Associated Press article, "Davis and White have big plans, on and off the ice"

Jan 26, 2011

John Chamberlin was quoted in an Associated Press article about how Olympians Meryl Davis and Charlie White balance their academic pursuits with their figure skating careers.Davis and White, both students at the University of Michigan, were...

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January edition of 'the Ford School feed': Prisoner's Dilemma explored, policy consulting projects sought, new board members seated, and more

Jan 26, 2011

The latest edition of the Ford School feed, an email news source for alumni and friends of the school, arrived in inboxes today.In this issue readers will hear from Alumni Board Chair Norm Bishara, watch an Out of the Blue episode featuring students...

Policy projects sought for Applied Policy Seminar

Jan 25, 2011

What do Amnesty International, the U.S. Government Accountability Office, the City of Warren Michigan, and Direct Relief International have in common? They put the skills of Ford School graduate students to work. Could your organization use the...

Ford School welcomes new staff to work with alumni

Jan 25, 2011

Two highly skilled professionals join the Ford School staff as we establish an innovative model for alumni engagement. The school's alumni relations function has been revamped and expanded to reflect our commitment to engaging Ford School alums...

A letter from the Board Chair

Jan 25, 2011

Dear Alumni and Friends, Happy New Year! I am pleased to write to you with updates from the Ford School Alumni Board and provide some of the details of what you already know: Ford School graduates continue to be recognized as leaders in both the...

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Student work featured in episode of Out of the Blue

Jan 25, 2011

Professor Liz Gerber and students from the fall 2010 Applied Policy Seminar (now called Strategic Public Policy Consulting or SPPC) hit national airwaves as their work was featured on Out of the Blue, a University of Michigan-produced television...

John Ciorciari articles appears in Fletcher Forum of World Affairs

Jan 21, 2011

An article by John Ciorciari was published in the Fletcher Forum of World Affairs, a prestigious student-run public policy journal at Tufts University. Ciorciari's article, "India's Approach to Great-Power Status," discusses the rise of India's...

Susan Dynarski quoted in Detroit Free Press about college-level financial aid

Jan 17, 2011

Susan M. Dynarski was quoted in a Detroit Free Press article about college-level financial aid. The article, called "More aid and debt relief set for cash-strapped college students," discusses the increased availability of financial aid—offered at...

Dean Yang presents at Global Development Conference in Colombia

Jan 14, 2011

Dean Yang presented his research on microfinance at a plenary session at the 12th Annual Global Development Conference held in Bogotá, Colombia. The conference, titled "Financing Development in a Post-Crisis World: The Need for a Fresh Look," is run...

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New Science, Technology, and Public Policy (STPP) Program website launched.

Jan 12, 2011

The Ford School's Science, Technology, and Public Policy (STPP) Program welcomes current and prospective students, faculty, staff, and others to visit their completely redesigned website at: www.stpp.fordschool.umich.edu.The STPP Program is devoted...

Robin Wright to deliver Ford School 2011 commencement address

Jan 10, 2011

Noted journalist, foreign policy analyst, and author Robin Wrightwill speak at the 2011 Ford School commencement ceremonies.Wright grew up in Ann Arbor and earned two degrees from the University of Michigan, but her career has taken her all over the...

David Cohen, Susan Dynarski, and Brian Jacob named to RHSU's 2010 Edu-Scholar Public Presence Rankings

Jan 3, 2011

Three Ford School professors—David K. Cohen, Susan Dynarski, and Brian Jacob—were listed in an Education Week blog ranking edu-scholars "public presence" in 2010.The rankings were calculated based on researchers' contributions to education-related...

Policy students, former officers weigh in on the end of 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'

Dec 22, 2010

The national conversation about gay men and women serving in the military changed drastically this morning, when President Obama signed into law a bill repealing "Don't Ask, Don't Tell." The question no longer centers on the merits of allowing...

Susan Dynarski co-authored report on charter schools, federal government

Dec 16, 2010

Susan Dynarski co-authored a report for The Brookings Institution about government regulation of charter schools. In "Charter Schools: A Report on Rethinking the Federal Role in Education," the authors explain the government’s current role in...

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Paul N. Courant joins Digital Public Library of America steering committee

Dec 15, 2010

Paul N. Courant has joined the steering committee for the proposed Digital Public Library of America. This 12-member committee, composed of library and foundation leaders, will create a blueprint for "an open, distributed network of comprehensive...

Robert Axelrod interview by Radiolab about good deeds and conflict

Dec 15, 2010

Robert Axelrod was interviewed on a Radiolab episode called "One Good Deed Deserves Another." In the episode, Axelrod shares his research—dating back decades—on a variety of conflict strategies including being good and "tit for tat." Axelrod and...

Elisabeth Gerber, Applied Policy Seminar, and One Lenawee partnership highlighted in article

Dec 10, 2010

Elisabeth Gerber and MPP students from her Applied Policy Seminar (APS), now called Strategic Public Policy Consulting or SPPC, were highlighted in a Daily Telegram article called "Research by 'One Lenawee' group progresses." Gerber and her students...

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Barry Rabe spoke to Michigan Radio about Rick Snyder's plan to streamline environmental regulations

Dec 9, 2010

Barry Rabe spoke to Michigan Radio about governor-elect Rick Snyder’s plan to streamline government regulations for Michigan businesses. Supporters of Snyder’s plan say the reduction of red tape will help Michigan businesses compete better, but Rabe...

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State & Hill

State & Hill’s Fall 2010 issue explores roads to better health policy, more

Dec 6, 2010

Taking a cue from recent changes to the landscape of U.S. health care policy, the Fall 2010 issue of State & Hill highlights health-related work and research carried out by our faculty, students, and alums. Stories about U-M’s celebration of the...

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