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Poverty rate is highest in 15 years, says Kristin Seefeldt

Mar 6, 2013

The Great Recession leaves behind the largest number of long-term unemployed people, or 4.7 million, since records were first kept in 1948, according to research from the University of Michigan."About 46 million Americans, according to our latest...

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Two-thirds of Americans now believe global warming is real

Mar 5, 2013 Phys.org

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Bloomberg View columnist cites research by Susan Dynarski about the education gap between rich and poor

Mar 5, 2013

President Obama's former director of the Office of Management and Budget, Peter Orszag, discussed research by Susan Dynarski in his latest column for Bloomberg View, "The Diploma Gap Between Rich and Poor."In his column, Orszag discusses the causes...

Rabe discusses growing belief in global warming in "Policy Points" video

Mar 4, 2013

In a new installment of "Policy Points," Barry Rabe discusses the increasing belief among Americans in the existence of global warming."We've now seen in recent surveys a jump back up from levels of the last couple of years—where belief was around...

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Policy Talks @ the Ford School with Helene Gayle

Mar 1, 2013

Join us for a 2013 Citi Foundation Lecture by Helene Gayle, president and CEO of CARE USA, on Wednesday, March 20 at 4:00 p.m. [More]View the Web...

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Detroit Free Press cites CLOSUP findings in editorial on state finances

Feb 28, 2013

The Detroit Free Press cited a recent Michigan Public Policy Survey (MPPS) in an editorial arguing that the well-being of Michigan cities must be considered when balancing Michigan's state budget. As explained in the editorial, Michigan...

Detroit Free Press profiles Harding course on urban policy and "The Wire"

Feb 24, 2013

A graduate-level public policy course taught by David Harding was featured in a Detroit Free Press article for its use of the popular television show "The Wire" in exploring the challenges associated with urban decay in post-industrial American...

NPM partners with Education Pioneers for 2013 Social Impact Challenge

Feb 20, 2013

On February 21, the Nonprofit and Public Management Center (NPM) will host Education Pioneers CEO Scott Morgan as part the organization's annual Social Impact Challenge. The NPM event is an annual case competition that offers U-M students the...

Tompkins-Stange receives Once Upon a Time grant for course on philanthropy

Feb 18, 2013

The Once Upon a Time Foundation (OUAT) has awarded a $50,000 grant to support a new Ford School course proposed by Megan Tompkins-Stange entitled, "Philanthropic Foundations in the Public Arena."The new course will focus on the merits and processes...

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Global Michigan post on Lieberthal Policy Talks lecture

Feb 14, 2013

A new Global Michigan post highlights Kenneth Lieberthal's lecture on Chinese foreign policy at the latest event in the Ford School's Policy Talks series. Lieberthal, a leading expert on China and a professor emeritus at the University of Michigan,...

Orszag cites Dynarski in Bloomberg column on college enrollment

Feb 12, 2013

In his regular column for Bloomberg View, former director of the Office of Management and Budget Peter Orszag drew upon the work of Susan Dynarski in suggesting ways to raise college enrollment and graduation rates.Among other factors determining...

Rusty Hills op-ed on GOP State of the Union response published in the Washington Times

Feb 12, 2013

In an op-ed for the Washington Times, Rusty Hills proposes breathing new life into the Republican Party's response to President Obama's State of the Union address. The response, which is given by the opposition party immediately following the State...

Tom Ivacko's guest column in Bridge magazine proposes dialogue on funding for local governments

Feb 12, 2013

In a guest column for Bridge Magazine Tom Ivacko makes the case for a statewide discussion about how local governments are funded in Michigan. The most recent Michigan Public Policy Survey from the Center for Local, State, and Urban Policy found...

President Ford statue unveiling, dedication

Feb 9, 2013

Join us on Tuesday, April 16 at 4:30 for the unveiling of a scaled model of the statue that appears in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda. Featured guests include General Brent Scowcroft (ret.), Mike Ford, and Susan Collins, with introductions by Ingrid Tighe...

Justin Wolfers interviewed on NPR about happiness in America

Feb 8, 2013

NPR's Morning Edition interviewed Justin Wolfers in a segment about happiness in America and whether the U.S. should add such a measurement to its list of national statistics like GDP and unemployment.How to ask people about happiness remains a key...

Sheldon Danziger named new president of Russell Sage Foundation

Feb 8, 2013

Sheldon Danziger, the Henry J. Meyer Distinguished University Professor of Public Policy and director of the National Poverty Center, has been appointed the tenth president of the Russell Sage Foundation.Russell Sage is the premier foundation...

MPPS findings show desire for funding reform, Tom Ivacko tells Michigan Radio

Feb 8, 2013

The latest poll in the Michigan Public Policy Survey (MPPS), conducted by the Center for Local, State, and Urban Policy (CLOSUP), received coverage from Michigan Public Radio and other area media outlets for shedding light on issues of government...

A fair day in court: how one alumna works toward an impartial judicial system

Feb 7, 2013

Many Americans believe that justice is for sale—that judges, and their rulings, can be bought by special interests. It's a cynical view of the American judiciary, sure. But according to statistics compiled by Justice at Stake (JAS), a nonpartisan...

U-M moves up on Peace Corps' annual top colleges rankings

Feb 5, 2013

For the thirteenth year in a row, the University of Michigan has earned a spot on the Peace Corps' annual list of the top volunteer-producing large universities across the country. With 93 graduates currently serving as Peace Corps volunteers,...

Ford School mourns the loss of Michael D. Cohen

Feb 4, 2013

*Information about Michael's memorial service*Michael D. Cohen, a professor emeritus of public policy and of information, passed away on February 2, 2013 at the age of 67.Michael was a founding faculty member of the Ford School's predecessor, the...

NRC appoints Barry Rabe to steering committee on shale gas development

Feb 4, 2013

The National Research Council (NRC) has appointed Ford School Professor Barry Rabe to a steering committee that will organize two workshops examining the social and decision-making issues related to identifying, assessing, and managing risk in shale...

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Policy Talks @ the Ford School lecture by Ken Lieberthal: Feb. 13

Feb 2, 2013

Join us as Ken Lieberthal returns to the University of Michigan on Wednesday, February 13 at 4 p.m. for a lecture on current U.S-China relations under President Obama's new foreign policy team....

New York Times quotes Justin Wolfers on Fed's performance

Feb 1, 2013

Justin Wolfers was quoted in a New York Times article about efforts by the Federal Reserve Board to reduce unemployment and increase U.S. economic growth. While some economists have argued that the Fed has done all it can to improve the economy,...

Rabe speaks with Bloomberg Businessweek on climate change perceptions

Jan 31, 2013

Bloomberg Businessweek interviewed Barry Rabe in an article about the impact of Hurricane Sandy on oceanfront home purchases in New Jersey where damage from the storm was great. According to the article, home prices along the East Coast have...

Ann Lin discusses latest bipartisan immigration reform for "Policy Points"

Jan 31, 2013

The latest installment of "Policy Points," Ann C. Lin discusses new immigration reform legislation unveiled last week by a bipartisan group of eight Senators.The legislation, Lin points out, will benefit the high-tech and agricultural industries by...

Justin Wolfers discusses liability insurance for gun owners on NPR's Morning Edition

Jan 31, 2013

Justin Wolfers spoke with National Public Radio's Morning Edition about requiring gun owners to hold liability insurance in order to help keep firearms out of the hands of individuals who may use them irresponsibly. By requiring gun owners to...

Greetings from the Dean

Jan 30, 2013

Dear Alumni and Friends: The holiday season has passed, taking with it the first half of the school year. Last semester was a whirlwind of activity, and we’re expecting even more excitement this semester, if January is any indication. Many of...

Local leaders: Funding reforms needed to avoid service cuts

Jan 30, 2013

Local government leaders in Michigan report that the way their jurisdictions are funded requires significant reform to maintain services in the wake of the Great Recession, according to a University of Michigan survey.Fewer than half of local...

Los Angeles Times interviews Justin Wolfers on fourth-quarter economic slowdown

Jan 30, 2013

In a recent Los Angeles Times article Justin Wolfers commented on fears of a new recession following news that the U.S. economy contracted in the fourth quarter of 2012. Total economic output shrank by 0.1% in the last three months of 2012, causing...

'Ford School feed' – how to RSVP for the DC trip, Fed Chairman BenBernanke's visit, southeast Michigan's RTA, and more

Jan 30, 2013

The latest edition of the Ford School feed , an email news source for alumni and friends of the school, arrived in inboxes today.The newly redesigned feed reminds DC-area alums to RSVP for the Ford School's annual DC event and reception on February...

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