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The Ford School ranks number one in social policy

Mar 17, 2020

The Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy at the University of Michigan is recognized again as one of America’s top graduate programs in public affairs, according to the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings. According to the rankings, based...

U.S. scientific advancements lack diversity, equity, and inclusion, says Parthasarathy

Mar 16, 2020

U.S. competitiveness in global research and development (R&D) is hampered by political bias and a lack of diversity, according to Ford School professor Shobita Parthasarathy. She spoke at a February 25 meeting of the National Academy of Sciences,...

Medicaid expansion does not discourage job-seeking among the unemployed

Mar 16, 2020

Although some worry that Medicaid expansion could discourage unemployed workers from seeking employment, a University of Michigan study found that Medicaid expansion did not affect whether unemployed workers found jobs. In fact, the study found...

Ford School to host virtual spring preview for admitted students

Mar 16, 2020

Our in-person Spring Preview events must be canceled, given the unprecedented situation around the COVID-19 pandemic. Instead, we are launching an exciting new virtual Spring Preview format and expanding opportunities to engage with us online: we...

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Rabe explores taxing methane emissions

Mar 16, 2020

Representing a new line of research, Ford School professor Barry Rabe explores the politics around taxing methane gas releases. Rabe argues that consensus among economists is “the best way to reduce climate risks linked to carbon dioxide emissions...

In the Media

Cinema Chat: 58th Ann Arbor Film Fest Preview, 'Wendy,' 'The Times Of Bill Cunningham,' And More

Mar 12, 2020 WEMU

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The Case For Shutting Schools Down Instead of Moving Classes Online

Mar 12, 2020 EdSurge

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Young Voters Did Show Up for Bernie — But a Lot of Gen Xers and Boomers Voted Too

Mar 11, 2020 Vice

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An analysis of Ann Arbor, U-M and Michigan campaign donations

Mar 10, 2020 The Michigan Daily

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Rabe addresses the feasibility of Democratic electric vehicle proposals

Mar 9, 2020

Throughout the Democratic primary process, candidates have released climate change plans calling for the full electrification of vehicles within the next two decades. Professor Barry Rabe weighed in recently on how these proposals could impact...

March 2020 DEI Updates

Mar 9, 2020

UPDATES REGARDING FACULTY, STAFF, AND STUDENT DEI-RELATED ACTIVITY Focus on our goal: Promoting an Equitable and Inclusive Climate 2019-2020 DEI Coalition. In partnership with the Rackham Graduate School, each graduate program is asked to...

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'Cultural evolution' needed to reinvigorate academic research

Mar 6, 2020 Chemistry World

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On the Issues: New Environmental Justice Bill, Costly Coal Incentives, and More

Mar 6, 2020 Resources

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Professor Rabe: On Trump, California, and Climate Change

Mar 5, 2020 UMich Political Science News

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Farmers harvesting the benefits of wind energy

Mar 5, 2020

With U.S. farm bankruptcy rates rising, farmers have been turning to the wind energy to make ends meet. Sarah Mills, senior project manager at the Ford School's Center for Local, State, and Urban Policy (CLOSUP) was featured in a USA Today article...

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Sacramento City Unified gives students an edge, offers SAT exam for free

Mar 4, 2020 The Sacramento Bee

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The Economics of Environmental Justice, with Samuel Stolper and Catherine Hausman

Mar 3, 2020 Resources

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The United States’ Research Attempts Need to Change

Feb 29, 2020 DualDove

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The next frontier for Big Science

Feb 29, 2020 Axios

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Editorial: U.S. cuts its emissions

Feb 28, 2020 Providence Journal

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CLOSUP presents to lawmakers at Wolverine Caucus

Feb 28, 2020

Tom Ivacko and Debra Horner from CLOSUP presented findings from the Michigan Public Policy Survey at a Wolverine Caucus presentation on February 25. “Michigan is experiencing its longest–ever period of sustained economic growth, but because of a web...

Former White House Chief of Staff Denis McDonough visits the Ford School

Feb 28, 2020

On February 26, the Ford School welcomed Denis McDonough, former White House Chief of Staff for President Obama for an armchair conversation on “New Frontiers: Labor, Immigration and Foreign Policy,” with John Ciorciari, associate professor at the...

New online tool helps Michigan communities plan for renewable energy

Feb 28, 2020

ANN ARBOR—University of Michigan researchers have created a searchable, sortable public database of Michigan zoning ordinances related to siting renewable energy, such as windmill farms and solar panel fields. The project is supported by the...

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Stateside: Pence meets with Chaldeans; jails and mental health; EVs and MI’s auto industry

Feb 27, 2020 Michigan Radio NPR

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In The Hill, Javed Ali lays out concerns for intelligence agency

Feb 27, 2020

Ford School Towsley Foundation Policymaker in Residence Javed Ali shared his thoughts about the recent shakeup in the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) in a February 21, 2020 post in The Hill titled “Storm clouds loom as Trump...

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Obama White House Chief of Staff talks labor, offers advice at Ford School event

Feb 26, 2020 The Michigan Daily

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Will the last of the Khmer Rouge ever face justice in Cambodian mass killings?

Feb 26, 2020 Los Angeles Times

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Democrats’ hard push for electric vehicles would upend Michigan economy

Feb 21, 2020 Bridge

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Stateside: Absentee ballot debate continues; what record shops are spinning; road bonds explained

Feb 20, 2020 Michigan Radio

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2020 commencement speaker announced

Feb 19, 2020

This year the Ford School is honored to welcome Janet Murguía, President and CEO of UnidosUS, as the keynote speaker at the 2020 commencement for our graduating BA, MPP, MPA, and PhD students.Founded in 1968, UnidosUS—formerly the National Council...

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