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Ford School alum Jeremy Borovitz pens Michigan Daily op-ed

Oct 11, 2010
Jeremy Borovitz (BA ’09) wrote an op-ed for the Michigan Daily about his 'peaceful realization' to join the Peace Corps after his graduation from the University of Michigan. Borovitz, who is currently serving as a Youth Development Volunteer in the...

Greetings from the Dean

Oct 6, 2010
Dear Alumni and Friends,Weill Hall is buzzing with activity these days. We’ve got internationally-renowned policymakers dropping in weekly, incredibly talented students who inspire us with their energy and enthusiasm, and faculty research projects...

Alumni Board self-nominations are now being accepted

Oct 6, 2010
The Ford School Alumni Board has opened the self-nomination process for its six open seats in the term beginning January 1, 2011. The Alumni Board represents the Ford School’s alumni community and strives to help increase the visibility of the...

Ford School alums approve changes to Alumni Board By-Laws

Oct 5, 2010
By a large majority, the Ford School alumni body has voted to approve two changes to the documents that govern the school's Alumni Board. The approved changes (1) adjust board composition to integrate the new pool of Ford School BA students and...

Peace Corps 50th to be celebrated at U-M

Oct 4, 2010
The University of Michigan will kick off the national celebration of the Peace Corps' 50th anniversary with a series of events across campus, including two ceremonies, Oct. 14 (2 a.m. and 11 a.m.), on the steps of the Michigan Union--the place where...

Barry Rabe co-authors NOAA climate report for the U.S. Congress

Sep 28, 2010
Barry Rabe served on a National Academy of Public Administration panel that co-authored a report for the U.S. Department of Commerce, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and the U.S. Congress. The report, "Building Strong for...

Sheldon Danziger comments on the latest U.S. poverty levels

Sep 17, 2010
Sheldon Danziger spoke to a variety of media outlets about the release of a U.S. Census Bureau report on the nation’s poverty level. According the report, poverty in the U.S. reached a 51-year high with 14.3% of the population falling below the...

Sheldon Danziger discusses increased U.S. poverty level

Sep 15, 2010
In a new U-M podcast, Sheldon Danziger discusses the anticipated results of a forthcoming U.S. Census Bureau report on U.S. poverty levels. The poverty level, expected to reach 15% for 2009, a two percent increase from 2008. [Listen to the U-M...

Barry Rabe quoted in Grist article, "Michigan governor's race"

Sep 9, 2010
Barry Rabe spoke to Grist in an article about Michigan's gubernatorial race between Republican Rick Snyder and Democrat Virg Bernero.In discussing how best to use federal stimulus funds to strengthen Michigan's economy, Rabe told Grist, "Michigan...

Dean Susan M. Collins welcomes new Ford School students

Sep 1, 2010
Welcome to the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy. On behalf of the entire Ford School community, I am very pleased that you have chosen to join us this year. As you begin your studies, you are embarking on a new trajectory, which we hope you...