The legacy lives on
Gerald R. Ford (AB '35, HLLD '74) attended the University of Michigan as a pre-law student majoring in economics and political science—he was also an MVP football player who worked two jobs, including waiting tables at the...
Detroit Public Television contributor Zoe Clark from Michigan Public sits down with Dean Celeste Watkins-Hayes from the University of Michigan’s Ford School of Public Policy and Jenna Bednar, Professor of Public Policy and Faculty Director of UMIC
Family support for young learners—both during school and outside of school hours—can be crucial for developing key academic skills like reading. Gauging family support can be difficult, though, especially when multiple languages are involved, but...
New research led by University of Michigan education economist Sarah Cohodes provides insights into how different K-12 educational environments shape college preparation, enrollment and graduation...
A temporary, pandemic-era expansion of the Child Tax Credit improved housing affordability for families with low incomes, according to University of Michigan research.The study by Natasha Pilkauskas and Katherine Michelmore, associate professors of...
Dear Ford School alumni and friends,Our fall 2022 alumni board meeting that coincided with the Ford School’s Welcome hoMe celebration was a big success! We met in a hybrid format, and those joining in-person at Weill Hall took the opportunity to...
Offering small cash incentives can significantly increase participation in a Medicaid home visiting program for pregnant people, infants and their families, according to a study by the Youth Policy Lab at University of Michigan.U-M researchers...
