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Ford School 100: centennial stories

Dec 16, 2013

The launch of the Institute of Public Administration (IPA) in 1946 was a turning point for the school now known as the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy. Originally established in 1914 to prepare graduates for careers in municipal government,...

State & Hill

Our next century

Dec 16, 2013

As the University launches a major fundraising initiative, "Victors for Michigan," State & Hill speaks with the co-chairs of the Ford School's campaign, Jim Hudak (MPP '71) and Jim Hackett (BGS '77). S&H: Why did you commit to co-chair this...

Crowdfunding guides prepared by Ford School students circulated by Crowdfund Insider

Dec 14, 2013

Legislation allowing intrastate crowdfunding in Michigan, which will allow the sales of securities to an unlimited number of non-accredited investors, passed unanimously in the Michigan Senate. As the bill heads back to the House for final approval...

Wolfers and McIntyre featured in roundup of most important economic stories of 2013

Dec 10, 2013

Ford School professor Justin Wolfers and current masters student Adrianna McIntyre (MPP/MPH '15) among 43 economists, journalists, and think-tankers asked by The Atlantic to select charts they think best represent the year in economics.Wolfers...

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Whitman praises "pioneering" selection of Mary Barra as General Motors CEO

Dec 10, 2013

In an interview with Business Insider, Marina v.N. Whitman explains why choosing Mary Barra as the first female chief executive of a major auto company was a brilliant move by General Motors. Whitman was vice president and group executive of Public...

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Give the people a centrist party, says Whitman

Dec 9, 2013

Marina v.N. Whitman, professor at the Ford School and the Ross School of Business, likes to say that she didn't leave the Republican Party, it left her.She and a vast number of her fellow Americans want a more centrist political party. So what about...

Stevenson quoted in Detroit Free Press article on impact if emergency unemployment benefits are not extended

Dec 5, 2013

An article in the Detroit Free Press outlines the impact for Michigan if federal emergency unemployment benefits are not extended. The program is set to expire on December 28th unless Congress takes action. House and Senate Democrats have proposed a...

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Alyssa Mouton heads to U.N. to learn advocacy skills at Commission on the Status of Women Conference

Dec 3, 2013

Alyssa Mouton (MPP/MPH '14) will gain experience in the art of advocacy at a practicum held March 8 – March 15, 2014 in conjunction with meetings of the United Nation's Commission on the Status of Women (CSW), the principal global policy-making body...

Jacob receives Walton Family Foundation grant to study online learning

Nov 27, 2013

Brian Jacob, Walter H. Annenberg Professor of Education Policy and co-director of the Education Policy Initiative, has received a $200,000 grant from the Walton Family Foundation to study the effectiveness of online learning in the K-12...

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Online ordering now available for Ford School apparel

Nov 26, 2013

Like to surf the web? Online ordering for a select number of Ford School Spirit Store items is now available via Michigan-based Underground Printing. Orders can be placed online through December 8 and all items will be shipped in time for the...

Wolfers hired for New York Times data driven website

Nov 26, 2013

Justin Wolfers will be brought on as a contributing columnist for an upcoming New York Times venture focused on analytical coverage of opinion polls, economic indicators, politics, policy, education, and sports. The new site will be overseen by...

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Gerber co-writes op-ed on potential for investment crowdfunding in Michigan

Nov 22, 2013

In a Detroit Free Press opinion article, Elisabeth Gerber writes that pending legislation that would allow nonaccredited investors to purchase shares of Michigan companies could provide a great tool to help small businesses raise capital and spur...

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Levitsky interviewed on implications of relaxed marijuana restrictions

Nov 19, 2013

On an episode of Michigan Radio's Stateside program, Melvyn Levitsky discusses the history of relaxed marijuana restrictions, as well as the federal and global implications of this trend. Levitsky, who has served as Assistant Secretary of State for...

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Why do we have the lowest recycling rate in the Great Lakes region?

Nov 14, 2013 Michigan Public Radio

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Whitman speculates about the priorities of a political party appealing to moderates

Nov 14, 2013

In Detroit Free Press op-ed , Marina v. N. Whitman asks "what would a political party that appeals to moderates look like?" Whitman writes that a party representing the moderate majority would stand for fiscal responsibility and social inclusiveness...

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Rabe discusses state's low recycling rate on Michigan Radio

Nov 14, 2013

With a recycling rate of less than 20 percent, Michigan falls far below both the regional and national average. In an interview on Michigan Radio's Stateside program, Barry Rabe discusses why Michigan has such a low recycling rate and what policies...

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Cast your vote for the 2013 Ford School Alumni Board

Nov 14, 2013

Voting is now open for the six open seats on the Ford School Alumni Board. The Board supports the activities of the Ford School through alumni networking, career services, student recruitment, and fundraising activities. Alumni should check their...

Catfish inspection program could impact ability for U.S. to get trade concessions, says Ciorciari

Nov 13, 2013

John Ciorciari was quoted in a New York Times article on the potential for a pending catfish inspection program to complicate a major trade agreement between the U.S. and 11 Pacific nations, known as the Trans-Pacific Partnership. The proposed...

Davis quoted in New York Times article on effects of warning labels on children's medicines

Nov 11, 2013

A new study from researchers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that reforms made surrounding children's cough and cold medicines, including labels which warning that they should not be given to children younger than 4, have had...

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Danziger pens Huffington Post op-ed on persistent effects of the Great Recession

Nov 7, 2013

In a Huffington Post opinion article, "Ravages of the Great Recession," Sheldon Danziger writes that Congress's dysfunction, in particular its preoccupation with slashing the federal deficit, is prolonging economic pains. Danziger cites a new study...

Danziger comments on what we can learn from change in poverty rate under revised census measure

Nov 7, 2013

This week, the Census Bureau released 2012 poverty numbers under the supplemental poverty measure, which calculates the number of poor people in America as 3 million higher than the official count. Based on this revised formula, 1 and 6 US...

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Dynarski-Kreisman plan for student loan repayment reform cited in Wall Street Journal

Nov 6, 2013

A proposal by Sue Dynarski and Education Policy Initiative postdoctoral research fellow Daniel Kreisman for a single loan repayment system was highlighted in the Wall Street Journal article "How to Overhaul the Student-Loan System." Under the...

Ford School senior wins seat on Trenton City Council

Nov 6, 2013

On November 6, Steve Rzeppa (BA '14) became an elected policy maker in his hometown of Trenton, Michigan, a small city about 40 miles from Ann Arbor. In his new role, Rzeppa hopes to bring a fresh perspective to the city council and help keep...

Our World Needs Pioneers

Nov 1, 2013

A single gift can make a difference, and gifts to the Ford School yield impressive returns.The Annenberg Professorship, established to honor the life and legacy of President Ford, enabled the Ford School to attract and retain Brian Jacob, a rising...

Potter quoted in The Washington Post on recent Beijing attack

Nov 1, 2013

Security officials in China have blamed the East Turkestan Islamic Movement (ETIM), a little-known militant group, for the October 28th suicide car crash in Tiananmen Square that killed five people. While some groups are questioning the connection,...

Potter interviewed in New York Times on growing risk of terrorism in China

Oct 31, 2013

Following the explosion in Tiananmen Square on October 28th, which Beijing police have labeled a terrorist attack, Phil Potter was interviewed by Sinosphere, the China blog of The New York Times, on the history of separatist violence in the region,...

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Ford School 100: centennial stories

Our next century

Crowdfunding guides prepared by Ford School students circulated by Crowdfund Insider

Wolfers and McIntyre featured in roundup of most important economic stories of 2013

Whitman praises "pioneering" selection of Mary Barra as General Motors CEO

Give the people a centrist party, says Whitman

Stevenson quoted in Detroit Free Press article on impact if emergency unemployment benefits are not extended

Alyssa Mouton heads to U.N. to learn advocacy skills at Commission on the Status of Women Conference

Jacob receives Walton Family Foundation grant to study online learning

Online ordering now available for Ford School apparel

Wolfers hired for New York Times data driven website

Gerber co-writes op-ed on potential for investment crowdfunding in Michigan

Levitsky interviewed on implications of relaxed marijuana restrictions

Why do we have the lowest recycling rate in the Great Lakes region?

Whitman speculates about the priorities of a political party appealing to moderates

Rabe discusses state's low recycling rate on Michigan Radio

Cast your vote for the 2013 Ford School Alumni Board

Catfish inspection program could impact ability for U.S. to get trade concessions, says Ciorciari

Davis quoted in New York Times article on effects of warning labels on children's medicines

Danziger pens Huffington Post op-ed on persistent effects of the Great Recession

Danziger comments on what we can learn from change in poverty rate under revised census measure

Dynarski-Kreisman plan for student loan repayment reform cited in Wall Street Journal

Ford School senior wins seat on Trenton City Council

Our World Needs Pioneers

Potter quoted in The Washington Post on recent Beijing attack

Potter interviewed in New York Times on growing risk of terrorism in China

Archiving mass atrocities gives victims a chance to uncover the truth

2014 Ford School MPA/MPP resume books now available electronically

Rising child poverty long trend in the making, says Danziger

Dynarski presents policy proposal on making borrowing work for today's students