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Next steps for U-M’s Inclusive History Project

Jul 12, 2023
Six foundational values and commitments — independence, collaboration, broad engagement, community relationships, inclusion of all three University of Michigan campuses and Michigan Medicine and material change — will guide the future work of the...
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Report outlines direct economic impact of sponsored research

Jul 19, 2023
Grants awarded to University of Michigan faculty members were used, in part, to purchase $400 million worth of research-related goods and services last year from companies nationwide, accelerating innovative projects and supporting employment across...
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Ford School celebrates 13th annual Spirit Day, in pictures

Jul 19, 2023
Each July, hundreds of Ford School friends gather as a community to celebrate Spirit Day, honoring President Ford’s birthday (July 14), and to support our dedication to the public good. This year, events in Ann Arbor, Chicago, Detroit, Los Angeles,...
Core faculty

Kamissa Camara

Professor of practice
Camara is the former Foreign Minister of Mali and the youngest person to have ever held the position in Mali’s history. She brings 15 years of experience with foreign policy and socio-political and security in Sub-Saharan Africa. Camara most recently served as Chief of Staff to the President of Mali. Camara also spent time as the Minister of Digital Economy and Planning for Mali and Senior Foreign Policy Advisor to the President of Mali.
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Three Ford School faculty promoted to Teaching Professors

Jul 11, 2023
Yazier Henry, Rusty Hills, and Alex Ralph have been promoted and will have the newly-created title of “teaching professors,” beginning in fall term 2023. The University of Michigan created the new designation for long-serving lecturers in its labor...
In the Media

DeSantis creating a "big target" with anti-gay message - Bednar

Jul 11, 2023 Orlando Sentinel
Jenna Bednar, Orlando Sentinel: Jenna Bednar, a professor of political science at the University of Michigan, said DeSantis’ battle with Disney, in particular, looks from outside Florida to be a “vindictive” attack on a company that took a stance on...
Publication

Jacob explores barriers to Teacher Loan Forgiveness program

Jul 10, 2023
The Biden Administration is preparing a new set of student loan debt-relief measures in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court’s rejection of its previous, ambitious plan, which would have eliminated between $10,000 and $20,000 per student. A number of...
In the Media

Michigan attitude on climate action changing - Rabe

Jul 10, 2023 The New York Times
Barry Rabe, The New York Times: Barry Rabe, a professor of public policy at the University of Michigan, said public opinion in the state about the need for climate action is shifting. “We have begun to see a kind of pivot and change in my...