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Supply chains, labor, and human rights: Ishwar Surendran's (BA ‘25) internship with the Fair Labor Association

Nov 7, 2024

Ishwar Surendran (BA ‘25) sought a summer internship that would combine his academic and professional interests in globalization and build on his previous work experience providing legal outreach on Michigan farms. He found it with the Fair Labor...

In the Media

Distrust in politicians is on the rise, decrease in voter engagement follows says Fan

Oct 23, 2024 The Drumbeat

Ford School's Celia Fan shared findings from research on voter engagement with The Drumbeat. Fan attested to low levels of voter engagement through data showing "There were a few Detroiters who said that they weren’t sure about their voting plans...

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In the Media

Herd argues administrative barriers to welfare programs are promoting poverty

Oct 27, 2024 Vox

Vox network recently spoke with the Ford School's Pamela Herd on current barriers in the distribution system of social welfare programs. Herd testified, “We have a huge array of different programs with the primary goal of reducing poverty and...

In the Media

Bednar on the impacts of swing states in the 2024 presidential election

Oct 28, 2024 Associated Press

Ford School's Jenna Bednar spoke with The Associated Press on the influence Michigan has as a swing state in the upcoming elections. Bednar claimed, "We are truly a 50/50 state and it's 50/50 in terms of Democrats and Republicans but then even...

Agents of Peace: Ground-Level Insights from Israeli and Palestinian Peacemakers

Nov 12, 2024, 12:00-1:00 pm EST

Weill Hall, Room 3240

This roundtable is tailored to inspire and equip future policymakers with real-world insights into peacebuilding, resilience, and the practicalities of diplomatic work amidst conflict.

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Nana Faye

Senior Assistant to Professors of Practice, Weiser Diplomacy Center

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Nana Dereme Faye is a seasoned administrative professional, specializing in human resources, event coordination, and operations management. She holds dual bachelor’s degrees in Linguistics/Literature and Marketing/Communication from a reputable…

Susan M. Collins: A View from the Fed

Nov 20, 2024 1:21:45

Boston Fed President & CEO Susan M. Collins, our former Ford School dean, holds a conversation about monetary policy, the breadth of the Federal Reserve's work, and her career path. November, 2024.

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Post-election analysis with U-M expert panel

Nov 8, 2024 1:20:11

U-M faculty experts hold an election debrief and discussion, with whatever results are available, with J. Alex Halderman, Barbara L. McQuade, Vincent Hutchings, Javed Ali, and Mara Ostfeld. November, 2024.

Examining the implementation of Michigan’s Read by Grade Three Law: Literacy coaching, curriculum usage, and literacy instruction

Nov 18, 2024, 12:00-12:50 pm EST

1210 Weill Hall

In this presentation, Dr. Wright will share findings from three studies focused on the implementation of Michigan’s Read by Grade Three Law. The first study examines the implementation of literacy coaching in Michigan, the second study focuses on literacy curriculum materials used in elementary classrooms, and the third study examines literacy instruction during the COVID-19 pandemic. Together these studies help us to understand the implementation of a state-wide literacy policy and to consider some of the unforeseen challenges associated with its implementation.

Publication

The functioning of democracy at the local level

Oct 29, 2024

The Center for Local, State, and Urban Policy (CLOSUP) has released a new resource that summarizes Michigan local government leaders' views on democracy and democratic governance. The findings come from the Michigan Public Policy Survey (MPPS), a...

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