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U-M launches $9 million effort to strengthen Great Lakes restoration while advancing research and education

Nov 2, 2012

A new $9 million University of Michigan Great Lakes research and education center will guide efforts to protect and restore the world's largest group of freshwater lakes by reducing toxic contamination, combating invasive species, protecting...

Justin Wolfers speaks with New York Times about polling voter expectation

Nov 1, 2012

Justin Wolfers spoke with the New York Times about the effectiveness of polling voters about their expectations in order to forecast the outcome of elections."More information produces better results," Wolfers told the New York Times. Asking voters...

Article by Helen Levy published in New England Journal of Medicine

Oct 31, 2012

The New England Journal of Medicine published an article by Helen Levy and Katherine Baicker, titled "The Insurance Value of Medicare."The article discusses the imbalance in cost sharing among Medicare beneficiaries and considers common solutions...

Susan M. Collins speaks at Columbia conference on labor and development

Oct 30, 2012

Dean Susan M. Collins spoke at the Conference on Labor and Development, hosted by Columbia University's Center on Global Economic Governance (CGEG).Collins appeared alongside former World Bank chief economist and Nobel laureate Joseph Stiglitz and...

Two Ford School alumni awarded Strong Cities Strong Communities Fellowship

Oct 23, 2012

Ford School alumni Chris Dorle (MPP '07) and Betsy Palazzola (MPP '12) are recipients of the inaugural Strong Cities Strong Communities (SC2) Fellowship, which places highly-skilled professionals in U.S. cities to assist with planning and...

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Detroit Free Press, others cover Michigan Merit Curriculum study

Oct 22, 2012

The Detroit Free Press reported on a new study from the Michigan Consortium for Educational Research , of which the Ford School Education Policy Initiative is a member, assessing the impact of the Michigan Merit Curriculum. The study analyzed the...

Marketplace quotes Justin Wolfers on "too big to fail"

Oct 22, 2012

American Public Media's Marketplace spoke with Justin Wolfers in a segment about whether some insurance companies might be "too big to fail."The Marketplace story, which reported that federal regulators are investigating the "systematic importance"...

Marketplace quotes Justin Wolfers on "too big to fail" image

Michigan Merit Curriculum gives small boost to best students, with little or negative impact on lower achievers

Oct 22, 2012

The class of 2011, the first group of students exposed to the Michigan Merit Curriculum for their entire high school careers, saw mixed results.The introduction of the merit curriculum reduced graduation rates slightly for students who entered high...

Crain's Detroit Business selects Lisa Katz (MPA '01) as a "40 Under 40" for 2012

Oct 22, 2012

Crain's Detroit Business profiled Ford School alumna Lisa Katz (MPA '01), a 2012 recipient of its "40 Under 40" award. The award honors individuals under the age of 40 with an exceptional record of business achievement and social impact in Southeast...

Michigan celebrates Willis Ward Day

Oct 19, 2012

As football fans look forward to tomorrow's U-M-MSU annual gridiron clash, Michigan residents also will celebrate one of the first African American football players at the University of Michigan.Last month, the state Senate passed a resolution...

Sheldon Danziger opinion featured in New York Times forum addressing the question: "Shrink Inequality to Grow the Economy?"

Oct 19, 2012

In response to the New York Times' Room for Debate forum question, "Shrink Inequality to Grow the Economy?," Sheldon Danziger crafted the op-ed "All Growth is not Created Equal," Sheldon Danziger, which argued that reducing inequality in America can...

CLOSUP's Michigan Public Policy Survey on union concessions appears in Bridge Magazine, MLive.com, more

Oct 19, 2012

Bridge Magazine and MLive.com outlined key findings from a new Michigan Public Policy Survey (MPPS) published by the Center for Local, State, and Urban Policy (CLOSUP).The survey, "Michigan's local leaders satisfied with union negotiations,"...

BA Information Session

Oct 18, 2012

Q: Rising inequality. Voting rights. The Arab Spring. Education reform. Congressional gridlock. The Eurozone crisis. Obamacare. Prison reform. Climate change. National security. A: Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy. Join us on Monday, November 5...

Michigan Daily article cites CLOSUP panel on Proposition 3

Oct 18, 2012

An article in the Michigan Daily, entitled "Michigan voters divided on Proposition 3," cited a panel discussion hosted by the Ford School of Public Policy's Center for Local, State, and Urban Policy. The event, "25% by 2025: Michigan's Renewable...

Trey Williams honored with 2012 University of Michigan Distinguished Diversity Leaders Award

Oct 18, 2012

Trey Williams was honored with a 2012 University of Michigan Distinguished Diversity Leaders Award (DDLA) by the Office of the Provost and University Human Resources."Diversity is a thread woven into the tapestry of the university," said Anthony...

Dick Costolo, CEO Twitter

Oct 17, 2012

Join us for a Policy Talks @ the Ford School lecture by Dick Costolo (BS '85), CEO of Twitter, on Friday, November 16....

Self-nominations now being accepted for Ford School Alumni Board

Oct 17, 2012

Ford School Alumni Board Vice-Chair Pete Fritz (MPP/MBA '10) issued a call for self-nominations for six open board seats. The Alumni Board supports the activities of the Ford School through alumni networking, career services, student recruitment,...

WXYZ TV 7 covers presidential debate viewing at Ford School

Oct 16, 2012

ABC affiliate WXYZ TV 7 covered a viewing party for the second presidential debate held in the Ford School's Annenberg Auditorium.The event was sponsored by the Domestic Policy Corps, a student group within the Ford School focused on expanding...

MPPS report: local leaders report that unions made most concessions in contract negotiations

Oct 16, 2012

Local government leaders in Michigan report that their employees' unions made concessions in negotiations this year more frequently than the jurisdictions did on pay, benefits, staffing and work rules, according to a University of Michigan survey.By...

Carl Simon receives 2012 Rackham Distinguished Faculty Award

Oct 15, 2012

Carl Simon has received a 2012 Rackham Distinguished Faculty Achievement Award for his long-time commitment to research and teaching.The Distinguished Faculty Awards have been given since 1955 and honor senior faculty who have consistently...

Sheldon Danziger appointed to U.S. Census Bureau advisory committee

Oct 12, 2012

Sheldon Danziger was appointed to the National Advisory Committee on Racial, Ethnic, and Other Populations.The new advisory committee, whose members are appointed by the director of the Census Bureau, will provide expertise and knowledge on issues...

U-M and Ford School pay tribute to the life and legacy of Betty Ford

Oct 11, 2012

The Gerald R. Ford School for Public Policy sponsored a 90-minute tribute to the late first lady, Betty Ford, who died July 8, 2011, at age 93. Betty Ford was remembered as a feminist, a pioneer in breast cancer awareness, and an advocate for...

October edition of 'the Ford School feed' – Betty Ford tribute, open Alumni Board nominations, new faculty hires, more

Oct 10, 2012

The latest edition of the Ford School feed, an email news source for alumni and friends of the school, arrived in inboxes yesterday.In this October issue, readers learn about plans for tomorrow's University of Michigan Tribute to Mrs. Betty Ford and...

Fingerprints for finance: Improving micro lending in Africa

Oct 9, 2012

This story, by Bill Foreman, originally appeared on the U-M Global Gateway. Some called it "witchcraft." Others just watched in awe as their scanned fingerprints were used to pull up their records on a computer.They were paprika farmers in Malawi...

Sharpening a powerful anti-poverty tool image

Everyone Loves a Comeback: How Two Alums are Successfully Selling Detroit

Oct 9, 2012

Most experts agree that Detroit is undergoing a nascent revitalization, but the city still needs to continue attracting new business to the region. Positive shifts are clearly visible, however, with business and non-profit sectors leading the way....

Bloomberg op-ed by Betsey Stevenson, Justin Wolfers cites markets to argue "Romney's Party Isn't Fiscally Reliable"

Oct 8, 2012

Economists Betsey Stevenson and Justin Wolfers have opined in a column for Bloomberg View that if markets are any indicator, the Republican Party is not the party of fiscal responsibility.In the piece, Stevenson and Wolfers consider how markets view...

Barry Rabe quoted in Detroit Free Press on Proposal 3

Oct 7, 2012

Job creation is often a point of contention when states—such as Michigan—consider implementing new clean energy standards, Barry G. Rabe told the Detroit Free Press in, "Proposal 3 would put state out front in dash to renewable energy." Proposal...

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Elisabeth Gerber appointed Jack L. Walker, Jr. Professor of Public Policy

Oct 2, 2012

Elisabeth Gerber was named the Jack L. Walker, Jr. Professor of Public Policy, a collegiate professorship, effective September 1, 2012. A collegiate professorship is awarded by the Board of Regents of the University of Michigan for exceptional...

Justin Wolfers speaks with Radio National about economics of same-sex marriage

Sep 28, 2012

Justin Wolfers spoke with Australian Broadcasting Corporation's Radio National about using economics to understand the changing public perception of same-sex marriage."The starting point is for an economist to think about what is marriage, what does...

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Michigan Public Policy Survey reflects divide amongst local leaders over the state's emergency manager law

Sep 27, 2012

The latest poll from the Michigan Public Policy Survey reflects divided opinions over the state's emergency manager law, the Detroit Free Press and Detroit News have reported. The MPPS findings, released Monday, found 38 percent of local leaders...

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