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Michigan local officials’ assessments of American democracy at the state and federal levels decline sharply

Nov 29, 2021

A survey of Michigan’s local government leaders shows a sharp degradation in trust in the functioning of democracy at the state and federal levels, echoing trends seen across the country. The Spring 2021 Michigan Public Policy Survey (MPPS),...

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The infrastructure bill: U-M Ford school experts can discuss

Nov 15, 2021

After months of haggling and horse-trading, Congress has passed—and President Joe Biden is poised to sign—a more than $1 trillion infrastructure bill. The law will usher in long-sought investment in roads, rail, bridges, broadband, the power grid...

Fellow members of Congress and the Cabinet celebrating President Biden's signing of the bipartisan infrastructure deal

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U-M expert on redistricting: The road back and ahead

Nov 16, 2021

The Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (MICRC) is nearing the end of its work to draft new maps in an effort to end partisan gerrymandering. The mission was straightforward—use an independent commission instead of the state...

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COP26 final outcome: U-Michigan Ford School experts available to comment

Nov 15, 2021

The two-week COP26 climate conference in Glasgow, Scotland, ended today with an agreement among nearly 200 nations aimed at intensifying global efforts to fight climate change and to aid vulnerable nations, while leaving some crucial questions...

PubPol 557

PubPol 557: Data Visualization for Public Policy

Alton Worthington

Communicating through visual presentation of data is a critical skill in a variety of industries. This course will introduce students to data visualization, from principles to...

PubPol 457

PubPol 457: Data Visualization for Public Policy

Alton Worthington

Communicating through visual presentation of data is a critical skill in a variety of industries. This course will introduce students to data visualization, from principles to...

Tools for influence and action

Nov 15, 2021 0:48:00

With a firm grounding in social science research and quantitative analysis, real-world policy issues are woven throughout our rigorous, hands-on curriculum. November, 2021.

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PubPol 475.008/ORGSTUDY 495.001

PubPol 475.008/ORGSTUDY 495.001: Topics: Racial Disparities in Policing: Causes, Consequences, and Correctives

Instructor: Nicholas Camp, Assistant Professor of Organizational Studies Please contact the Organizational Studies Program with any...

Trauma-informed policing: Improving mental health and public safety

Nov 15, 2021 1:00:00

This discussion will analyze the well-being and neglect of police officers, which affects their decision-making and mental health in a vicious cycle, and possible solutions to the issue. November, 2021.

Trauma-informed policing: Improving mental health and public safety panel

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Ann Chih Lin named Lieberthal-Rogel Center for Chinese Studies director

Nov 12, 2021

The International Institute is delighted to announce that Ford School Professor Ann Chih Lin has been appointed director of the Lieberthal-Rogel Center for Chinese Studies, effective November 1, 2021. The Center for Chinese Studies (CCS) was...

Photo of Ann Chih Lin in Weill Hall's 2nd floor hallway

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