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CLOSUP statewide survey: Local governments to cut services, want financing for economic development

Oct 22, 2009

Many local governments across Michigan expect to cut service levels in the next year, according to a new survey by the Center for Local, State, and Urban Policy, a research center at the University of Michigan's Gerald R. Ford School of Public...

Paul Courant quoted in AFP article about new U-M library partnership with Hewlett-Packard

Oct 22, 2009

Paul Courant was quoted in an article by the Agence France-Presse called "HP partners with university to print digital books." In the piece, Courant explains that the collaboration between the University of Michigan and Hewlett-Packard (HP) will...

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Greetings from the Dean

Oct 14, 2009

Greetings! We are off to an extraordinarily busy and exciting fall at the Ford School. The incoming classes of MPP, PhD, and BA students have already made a mark on the community with their enthusiasm and engagement. A record number of students...

Barry Rabe quoted in Greenwire article, "EPA Air Chief Says Carbon Registry Could Spur Emissions Cuts"

Oct 14, 2009

Barry Rabe spoke to Greenwire about the effects of the public release of data showing the top U.S. sources of greenhouse gas emissions. The article explains that a new U.S. EPA rule will require the heaviest greenhouse gas emitters to report data...

Susan Dynarski quoted in Inside Higher Ed article, "In Search of Evidence, and Acceptance"

Oct 14, 2009

Susan Dynarski was recently invited to attend a meeting organized by the University of Phoenix, the University of Southern California, and the Lumina Foundation for Education and then spoke with Inside Higher Ed about the event. The University of...

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Alumni Board self-nominations are now being accepted

Oct 14, 2009

The Ford School has opened the self-nomination process for six open seats on the Ford School Alumni Board. The Alumni Board is looking for experience professionals to support Ford School activities including: career services, alumni networking, and...

Ford School celebrates 95th with an alumni reunion weekend

Oct 12, 2009

Alumni from across the country and across the eras traveled back to Ann Arbor to help the Ford School celebrate its 95th birthday in September. Attendees heard Dean Susan M. Collins talk about the school, listened as faculty spoke about their work,...

Doug Brook (MPA '67) recognized with Neil Staebler Alumni Service Award

Oct 12, 2009

One of the highlights of the late-September Ford School Alumni Reunion Weekend was the presentation of the Neil Staebler Alumni Service Award to Dr. Douglas A. Brook (MPA '67). Brook was given the award in recognition of a very distinguished career...

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Academic conference, Krugman lecture celebrate Alan Deardorff's career

Oct 9, 2009

In early October, the Ford School and the Department of Economics hosted an academic conference honoring the career contributions of Alan V. Deardorff. The conference, which brought many of the world's leading trade economists to Ann Arbor, was...

Ford School student Brittany Galisdorfer (MPP '11) received Dave Bing Future Leader Award

Oct 9, 2009

First year MPP student Brittany Galisdorfer was recently presented with the Dave Bing Future Leader Award as part of the 2009 Shining Light Regional Cooperation Awards. Galisdorfer was recognized for her work at the Michigan Suburbs Alliance to...

Paul Courant featured in Michigan Daily article, "The evolution of Paul Courant reshapes the concept of a library"

Oct 8, 2009

Paul Courant, Dean of the Libraries and Ford School professor, is profiled in today's Michigan Daily. The story highlights the changes Courant has made in how information is collected and explains how he is 'leading a library revolution' in the...

Kristin Seefeldt quoted in Detroit Free Press article, "Cobo a scene of desperation: Social service agencies are bracing for more troubles"

Oct 8, 2009

In light of the desperate showing of thousands of people seeking federal assistance at Detroit’s Cobo Hall, Kristin Seefeldt spoke to the Detroit Free Press about the “cracks” in many government programs. Seefeldt, who is currently conducting a...

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Barry Rabe discusses global climate change issues in the British Embassy project '100 Voices in 100 Days'

Oct 5, 2009

A short video by Barry Rabe is featured in a project called 100 Voices in 100 Days. The British Embassy in Washington DC began this initiative 100 days before international climate change negotiations open in Copenhagen, Denmark on December 7, 2009....

New research by Susan Dynarski explored in Inside Higher Ed article, "What Works for the Needy"

Sep 30, 2009

Susan Dynarski and coauthor David Deming from Harvard University published a new paper called "Into College, Out of Poverty? Policies to Increase the Postsecondary Attainment of the Poor." The paper, part of a forthcoming book called "Targeting...

Matt Davis’ research appears in a Los Angeles Times article, "Most parents won’t have kids get H1N1 flu shots, study finds"

Sep 28, 2009

Matt Davis directed a University of Michigan poll asking U.S. parents if they intend to vaccinate their children against the H1N1 virus. The poll of 1,678 parents showed that only 40% said they would vaccinate their children against the H1N1 virus...

Marina Whitman quoted in Wall Street Journal article, "In Pittsburgh, a Road Map for a Recovery"

Sep 24, 2009

Marina Whitman spoke to the Wall Street Journal about the rebuilding of Pittsburgh after the sharp decline in the steel industry 30 years ago. According to Whitman, much of the city’s economic fuel comes from its two universities – Carnegie Mellon...

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Ranny Riecker: A philanthropist for the future

Sep 16, 2009

Margaret Ann (Ranny) Riecker (HLLD '05) is the Ford School's single most generous supporter of students. Her philanthropy through the Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow Foundation (where she is president), the Harry A. and Margaret D. Towsley Foundation...

Photo of Betty Ford, Former President Gerald R. Ford, and Ranny Riecker at the Weill Hall site dedication

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Center for Public Policy in Diverse Societies

Sep 16, 2009

The Ford School will launch a new research center this fall, a first-of-its kind initiative designed to shed light on how public policy can most effectively navigate the opportunities and challenges posed by societies that are becoming increasingly...

John Ciorciari's research appears in a Financial Times article called "It is never too early to fear inflation"

Sep 16, 2009

John Ciorciari's research appears in a Financial Times article called "It is never too early to fear inflation." Ciorciari's work on increasing concerns about inflation and what is ahead for the Federal Reserve can be found in his new book called...

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First issue of the Ford School's new magazine

Sep 16, 2009

Welcome to State & Hill, the magazine of the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy. With this new publication, we seek to deepen already strong ties with our alumni, provide a window into the policy research and education we foster, and show how...

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95 years of service

Sep 16, 2009

This year, we celebrate the Ford School’s 95th anniversary. We're proud of the school's contributions to public policy research and education – proud that through our program, the University of Michigan has trained so many generations of committed...

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The right place at the right time, unfortunately

Sep 16, 2009

National Poverty Center surveying effects of recession and federal stimulus on Southeast Michigan workers and families Long affected by the loss of well-paid manufacturing jobs, workers and families in Southeast Michigan have been hit especially...

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Opening doors to higher education

Sep 16, 2009

The Obama Administration implements Susan Dynarski's research on financial aid Stretched family incomes, fewer private sources of credit, and rising tuition costs–while still a key predictor of lifetime earnings, a college education has become...

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Two political scientists join the faculty

Sep 15, 2009

John D. Ciorciari is an Assistant Professor of Public Policy. His interests include public international law, the theory and practice of international relations, and international finance. His current research projects focus primarily on Asia and...

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Prepared to make a difference

Sep 15, 2009

A lot has changed over 95 years…the program's name, core curriculum, size, physical location, the student body nickname (anyone else miss 'IPPSters'?), and more. But our graduates share a commitment to public service and a belief that first-rate...

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Crossing borders

Sep 15, 2009

Applied Policy Seminar Evolves With Student Interests In the shadow of the Detroit-Windsor Ambassador Bridge, Mexicantown's authentic restaurants and bakeries delight tourists and locals. Every year, millions of Midwesterners drive through the...

Matt Davis quoted in HealthDaily News, "Most Parents Worried About Bullying in U.S. High Schools"

Sep 14, 2009

Matt Davis spoke to HealthDaily News about the results of a new national survey that shows school bullying is still of great concern to parents and gave suggestions on how parents can help to improve the situation. [Read the full...

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Internship offers full-circle experience

Sep 14, 2009

Frank Szollosi (Annenberg Intern) came to the Ford School to 'sharpen his policy chops.' He joined the MPP class of 2010 with experience as a congressional press secretary, a political consultant, and a seven-year member of the Toledo City...

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A river runs through it

Sep 14, 2009

Ford School graduates tackle cost/benefit analysis of repairs to Ann Arbor's Argo Dam Ann Arborites live for summer's long days, ripe cherries, and sunny afternoons at the Huron River. The river is a quiet place for locals to "get out of the...

John DiNardo's research cited in op-ed by AFL-CIO president

Sep 14, 2009

In a recent Economic Policy Institute paper, "Still Open for Business: Unionization Has No Causal Effect on Firm Closures," John DiNardo investigates the debate over legislation to expand employees' right to choose union representation in the...

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