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Bachelor's of public policy student off to serve Google Dubai

Apr 29, 2014

By Greta Guest, Michigan NewsAs Zouheir Al Ghreiwati prepares to graduate with a Bachelor of Arts degree in public policy from the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy, he pinpoints what drew him to Michigan. There were two things, really: being...

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Undergraduate class uses $55,000 grant to study the art and impact of philanthropy

Apr 28, 2014

Students in Public Policy 475: "Philanthropic Foundations in the Public Arena" spent the semester getting a taste of what it means to be a philanthropist in a nonprofit organization. Taught by Lecturer Megan Tompkins-Stange, the class used a $55,000...

Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy 2014 Commencement

Apr 24, 2014

This year marks the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy. The Charge to the Class will be delivered by U.S. Senator Carl Levin (D-MI).Graduating students: please be at Rackham Auditorium by 4:15 p.m. on May...

Matthew Davis discusses short- and long-term benefits of investments in lead abatement

Apr 24, 2014

Ford School Professor Matthew Davis, who serves as chief medical executive for the State of Michigan, joined Michigan Radio on April 23 to discuss the continuing public health threat that lead poising poses to children in Michigan, and especially...

Isaac McFarlin discusses his research on Texas Top 10 Percent Plan with NPR

Apr 23, 2014

Isaac McFarlin, assistant research scientist at the Ford School, discussed his research on the Texas Top 10 Percent Plan with NPR's Dallas affiliate on April 22. The Texas plan is simple: if you graduate in the top 10 percent of your high school...

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Collins Vereen family kick-starts new funds with $25,000 gift

Apr 22, 2014

New endowed funds for student support The Ford School has created two new permanent endowment funds to help commemorate the Ford School's Centennial; 100 years of public policy at UM. These funds give alumni and friends the chance to contribute...

Wolfers to contribute to New York Times politics and policy website The Upshot

Apr 22, 2014

Professor of Public Policy Justin Wolfers will be a regular contributor to the New York Times venture The Upshot, which launched on April 22. Per the New York Times release, "the goal of [The Upshot] is to help readers better navigate the news using...

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Collaborative research effort shows pollution top concern for citizens around Great Lakes

Apr 21, 2014

The Ford School joined a research team including faculty and graduate students from Ryerson University in Toronto and Muhlenberg College in Pennsylvania to survey public opinion on issues related to the Great Lakes basin. "The survey finds that...

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Great Lakes residents concerned about water

Apr 19, 2014 Michigan Public Radio

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CLOSUP hosts Ann Arbor mayoral candidates

Apr 18, 2014

The Center for Local, State, and Urban Policy (CLOSUP) hosted the four declared candidates in Ann Arbor's mayoral race on Wednesday, April 16. The forum focused on the future of public transportation and prospects for economic development of Ann...

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Inaugural Dow Sustainability Fellow Cassie Brown helps city establish revolving loan fund for A2 energy efficiency upgrades

Apr 16, 2014

The first cohort of Dow Sustainability Fellows has recently partnered with the City of Ann Arbor on a pilot project establishing a new, low-interest revolving loan fund for landlords and renters seeking to improve the energy efficiency of rental...

CLOSUP illuminates local leaders' perceptions of tax-exempt properties

Apr 10, 2014

"It's no overstatement to say that property tax revenues are really the lifeblood of local government. So what do local leaders think about the tax-exempt properties within their borders—the ones that take up municipal services, but are exempt from...

Waltz argues Universal Declaration of Human Rights a global, cooperative effort; not just a western idea

Apr 10, 2014

On April 9th, Professor of Public Policy Susan E. Waltz, a scholar and long-time leader in the field of human rights, describes "How Human Rights Went Global" in openSecurity. Waltz says the Universal Declaration of Human Rights isn't a document of...

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Ford School celebrates the legacy of Margaret Ann (Ranny) Riecker (HLLD '05)

Apr 9, 2014

Margaret Ann (Ranny) Riecker (HLLD '05), who passed away in Midland, Mich., on April 7, was among the Ford School's most generous volunteers and supporters. Her philanthropy through the Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow Foundation (where she was...

Public less supportive of state fossil fuel taxes, says CLOSUP, still strong for renewable electricity

Apr 8, 2014

CLOSUP's March report from the National Surveys on Energy and the Environment reveals declining support for state fossil fuel taxes levied to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.The report was cited by environment and energy reporters Henry Gass and...

Students and staff run Big House 5K for fun and charity

Apr 8, 2014

Ford School students and staff ran in the second annual Big House 5K: Trail to the Victors on Sunday, April 6. The event, coordinated by the U-M Athletic Department and Ann Arbor Track Club, began at the Glick Field House, circled through campus,...

Maya Menlo plays a role in U-M decision to support Bangladesh factory safety accord

Apr 8, 2014

"President Mary Sue Coleman announced April 1 that U-M will adopt the recommendations of the President's Advisory Committee on Labor Standards and Human Rights that all U-M licensees either sign and abide by a worker safety initiative called the...

Harvard Political Review article quotes Mary Corcoran on gender inequality in the academy

Apr 4, 2014

In the Harvard Political Review article, "Leaks in the Pipeline: Gender Equity in the Academy," Kaitlyn Jeong quotes Professor Mary Corcoran on gender inequality in academia."It's a matter of the career clock versus the biological clock," Corcoran...

Debate over 'Pay It Forward' continues, Dynarski's suggested amendments receive increased attention

Apr 4, 2014

Susan Dynarski is quoted in a number of articles this month discussing 'Pay It Forward' legislation, now under consideration by more than a dozen states, which would tie student loan repayments to a percentage of income for a fixed number of years....

Times of India highlights Yang study, motivating migrants boosts savings

Apr 3, 2014

Ruchi Chopda of the Times of India reports on a recent discovery by Dean Yang and Ganesh Seshan: motivating migrants can help them save more, do it more collaboratively, and send more money to their families back home.Yang and Seshan chose 200...

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Inequality in America

Apr 3, 2014

This talk will investigate the problem of rising economic inequality in the United States and the various options for addressing it. The unique history of the U.S. has meant that the U.S. political discussion has historically been unconcerned with...

The aftermath of financial crises: It doesn't have to be that bad

Apr 3, 2014

In the wake of the 2008 crisis, many have concluded that financial crises inevitably lead to prolonged, terrible recessions. But in fact, there have been a wide range of experiences throughout history. How much countries suffer depends crucially on...

Metropolitan areas, regionalism, and the politics of intergovernmental cooperation

Apr 3, 2014

The Ford School's distinguished Jack L. Walker, Jr. Professor of Public Policy Elisabeth R. Gerber will deliver a lecture as part of our school's centennial celebrations. For more information, please visit the event website:...

GM penny-wise and pound-foolish says Marina v.N. Whitman

Apr 2, 2014

In an interview with reporters, Marina v.N. Whitman, once the highest ranking female executive in the auto industry and a former vice president and group executive at General Motors, discusses the company's lengthy delay in recalling cars with...

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Armed with Expertise: The Militarization of American Social Research during the Cold War

Mar 29, 2014

Joy Rohde will remark on major points of her book Armed with Expertise and answer questions from the audience. The event includes remarks from Alan Deardorff and Gabrielle Hecht.Following the talk, copies of the book will be available for purchase...

Twenty years after the Rwandan Genocide, with Paul Rusesabagina

Mar 28, 2014

Twenty years after the Rwandan genocide, Paul Rusesabagina, the Hutu hotel manager who sheltered and protected over 1,200 people from the 100-day massacre, visited the Ford School to share his story. More than 700 members of the university and...

Public policy students respond to Kevyn Orr's Ford School lecture

Mar 28, 2014

On March 26, 2014, Detroit's Emergency Manager, Kevyn Orr, spoke at the University of Michigan as part of an event put on by the Center for Local, State and Urban Policy and the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy. Public policy student Harsha...

Informing local leaders about fiscal health and economic development

Mar 28, 2014

Five years ago, the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy launched an ongoing survey of the chief elected and appointed officials in every one of Michigan's 1,856 counties, cities, townships and villages, large and small. Among the survey's goals?...

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Kevyn Orr, Detroit's emergency financial manager, speaks at the Ford School

Mar 26, 2014

Over 400 people turned out on March 25th to hear Detroit Emergency Manager Kevyn Orr deliver a lecture as part of the Policy Talks @ the Ford School series. The event was covered by a number of media outlets, including the Detroit News, the...

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Public support for state-level climate policy has declined since 2008 -- report

Mar 25, 2014 E&E News

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