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Rebecca M. Blank assumes role of Acting Commerce Secretary

Aug 3, 2011

U.S. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke formally resigned on August 2, 2011 to be sworn in by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton as the next U.S. Ambassador to the People's Republic of China. Rebecca M. Blank, currently Acting Deputy Secretary of the...

Two Ford School alums receive PPIA emerging leader, achievement recognition awards

Aug 2, 2011

Two Ford School alumni, Karlo Marcelo (MPP '05) and Michael Pan (MPP '99) were honored in July with inaugural Public Policy and International Affairs (PPIA) Alumni Recognition Awards as part of the program's 30th anniversary celebration.Karlo...

Matthew Davis quoted in UPI about medical research opportunities for children

Jul 25, 2011

Matthew Davis was quoted in a UPI article called, "Many unaware of child medical research." The article explains the findings of a recent C.S. Mott Children's Hospital National Poll on Children's Health that shows only 16 percent of parents know...

Alan Deardorff quoted in Huffington Post article, "Major American Brands Silent on Alleged Rights Abuses at Overseas Factories"

Jul 21, 2011

Alan Deardorff was quoted in a Huffington Post article on issues surrounding the response of American corporations to alleged human rights abuses that were reported in a factory in Jordan a month ago.According to a report by the Institute for Global...

Public policy program to celebrate 30th anniversary

Jul 20, 2011

In 1981 U-M joined several public policy schools across the country to create a program to prepare young adults for an advanced degree, and ultimately for careers in public policy. The goal was to boost graduate school participation from...

Brian Jacob study featured in Chicago Tribune article, "Principals given flexibility in firing teachers showed they could evaluate well, study indicates"

Jul 19, 2011

The Chicago Tribune published an article examining the findings of a study by Brian Jacob on the effects of new firing practices in the Chicago Public School System.Per a new collective bargaining agreement introduced in 2004, principals in the...

Jan Svejnar elected to International Economic Association's Executive Committee

Jul 19, 2011

Jan Svejnar was elected to a three-year term on the Executive Committee of the International Economic Association (IEA). Elections for this 15-member committee were held at the IEA's 16th Congress held in Beijing, China.The International Economic...

Gary Garbarino (MPP '86) profiled in Dome magazine

Jul 15, 2011

Gary Garbarino, an '86 MPP alumnus, was profiled in a Dome magazine article called "Lansing Institution." Garbarino has worked in the Michigan state government for 27 years—in the Senate, House, and governor's office. He is currently special...

John Ciorciari was quoted in the Voice of America article, "ASEAN Meeting to Examine South China Sea Dispute."

Jul 12, 2011

John Ciorciari was quoted in a Voice of America article on the upcoming Association of Southeast Asian Nations meeting on the issue of Chinese territorial claims in the South China Sea.China's territorial expansion in the South China Sea is a point...

The Ford School mourns Mrs. Betty Ford (1918 - 2011)

Jul 8, 2011

The Ford School community is deeply saddened by the loss of our good friend, Mrs. Betty Ford, who passed away today at the age of 93.Mrs. Ford's life was marked by an unwavering commitment to her family and to a number of political and cultural...

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Robert Axelrod receives 2011 Charles E. Merriam Award

Jul 7, 2011

Robert Axelrod has been named the recipient of the 2011 Charles E. Merriam Award, an award given by the American Political Science Association to honor outstanding career achievements.Axelrod is the Walgreen Professor for the Study of Human...

Robert Axelrod receives 2011 Charles E. Merriam Award

CLOSUP poll finds Michigan citizens, officials agree local government should tackle global warming

Jul 6, 2011

A large majority of Michigan citizens and local government leaders agree that local governments have a responsibility to help reduce global warming, a new University of Michigan survey says.The view was shared by 70 percent of the citizens and 68...

Brian Jacob quoted in Christian Science Monitor article, "America's biggest teacher and principal cheating scandal unfolds in Atlanta"

Jul 5, 2011

Brian Jacob was quoted in a Christian Science Monitor article on a major cheating scandal currently unfolding in the Atlanta Public School system.According to Governor Nathan Deal, the school district's major gains reported on Georgia standardized...

Matthew Davis quoted in Detroit News article, "Doctor's advice: shower before dip into pool"

Jul 4, 2011

Matthew Davis was quoted in a Detroit News article on preventing the spread of disease in public pools. The article detailed the findings of a C.S. Mott Children's Hospital National Poll on Children's Health, administered by Davis, which showed...

Court decision says 2006 Proposal 2 unconstitutional

Jul 3, 2011

A panel of the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals on Friday, July 1, issued a decision finding as unconstitutional Proposal 2, a ballot initiative approved by Michigan voters in 2006. The University of Michigan is reviewing the decision for possible...

Marina Whitman quoted in Xinhua News article, "First female IMF chief receives praise from former hometown of Chicago"

Jun 29, 2011

Marina Whitman was quoted in a Xinhua English article on the reaction to the appointment of Christine Lagarde to the position of managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Lagarde is the first woman ever to hold that position, and...

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Ford School hosts fourth annual political networks conference

Jun 28, 2011

The Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy hosted the fourth annual International Political Networks Conference and Workshops from June 14 to 18. The conference dealt with the study of political and social networks -- a field that has seen...

Article by John D. Ciorciari on South China Sea disputes appears on CNN

Jun 27, 2011

An article by John D. Ciorciari, "Chinese Dilemmas in the South China Sea," appeared on CNN's website on June 23rd. The article focused on China's disputes with countries such as Vietnam and the Philippines over the Spratly Islands in the South...

John D. Ciorciari quoted in Voice of America article, "Amnesty, Double Jeopardy on Agenda for Tribunal Hearing"

Jun 26, 2011

John D. Ciorciari was quoted in a Voice of America article on the issue of double jeopardy in Case 002, the upcoming trial of several ex-Khmer Rouge leaders.The leaders ― Khieu Samphan, Nuon Chea, Ieng Sary, and Ieng Thirith, all of whom had...

John D. Ciorciari quoted in International Business Times article, "Prominent Indonesian Migrant fears Jakarta's inaction on Saudi beheading"

Jun 24, 2011

John D. Ciorciari was quoted in an International Business Times article on the situation surrounding the beheading of an Indonesian migrant worker in Saudi Arabia.The worker, Ruyati binti Sapubi, was executed after she was convicted of killing her...

John D. Ciorciari quoted in Phnom Penh Post article, "Jurisdiction key in 003 fight"

Jun 23, 2011

John D. Ciorciari was quoted in a Phnom Penh Post article on the conflict over the limits of jurisdiction in the upcoming trial of two major Khmer Rouge leaders by the Extraordinary Chamber of the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC).The ECCC, established by...

Dean Yang interviewed by American Public Media's Marketplace, "In Mozambique, subsidy curbs spark worries"

Jun 16, 2011

Dean Yang was interviewed about food subsidies in Mozambique on American Public Media's Marketplace, which is carried on hundreds of NPR stations nationwide. For years, in an attempt to stabilize the country after years of civil war, Mozambique...

John D. Ciorciari quoted in International Business Times article, "Sino-Vietnamese tensions boil over South China Sea"

Jun 10, 2011

John D. Ciorciari was quoted in an International Business Times article about rising tensions between Vietnam and China over drilling rights in the South China Sea.Vietnam accused Chinese ships of cutting cables of two Vietnamese vessels that were...

Michigan Radio highlights new study by Susan M. Dynarski, Brian A. Jacob

Jun 8, 2011

A new study by Susan M. Dynarski and Brian A. Jacob was highlighted on the University of Michigan's NPR station, Michigan Radio, in a segment called "U of M to study effectiveness of Michigan's charter schools."The study of more than 200 Michigan...

Two Ford School student-athletes named Spring 2011 Academic All-Big Ten Honorees

Jun 6, 2011

Two Ford School undergraduates were named to the Spring 2011 Academic All-Big Ten Team.Mary Grace Pellegrini, a member of the Women's Track and Field team, and Simon Wenet, a member of the Men's Track and Field team, were honored by the Big Ten for...

Greetings from the Dean

May 31, 2011

Dear Alumni and Friends,Earlier this month, I traveled to Washington, DC to celebrate the unveiling of a new statue at the Capitol Rotunda: that of our 38th President, Gerald R. Ford (Class of ’35). Three of Ford’s children were there—Susan, Steven,...

May edition of 'the Ford School feed': Ford School Spirit Day, President Ford statue dedication on Capitol Hill, 2011 Charity Auction, charter school research, and more

May 31, 2011

The latest edition of the Ford School feed, an email news source for alumni and friends of the school, arrived in inboxes today.Feed readers will learn about brownfield tax credits from Liz Gerber, network security from Bob Axelrod, a new Thurnau...

Call for nominations: Neil Staebler Distinguished Service Award

May 31, 2011

The Ford School Alumni Board is now accepting nominations for the 2011 Neil Staebler Distinguished Service Award. The Staebler Award recognizes a Ford School alumnus or alumna for outstanding professional achievement consistent with Neil Staebler's...

2011 Ford School graduates celebrated at commencement ceremonies, open house

May 31, 2011

The 2011 University of Michigan commencement activities brought a long-awaited glimpse of spring to Ann Arbor, and opened the doors to a bright future for six Ford School PhD, 98 masters, and 57 undergraduate students. Michigan Governor Rick...

Stephanie Chang, Diana Flora named 2011 David Bohnett Foundation Leadership and Public Service Fellows

May 31, 2011

The Ford School is pleased to announce our 2011 David Bohnett Foundation Leadership and Public Service Fellows, Stephanie Chang and Diana Flora.The Bohnett award is a prestigious, competitive fellowship that will provide two years of tuition support...

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