The class of 2011, the first group of students exposed to the Michigan Merit Curriculum for their entire high school careers, saw mixed results.The introduction of the merit curriculum reduced graduation rates slightly for students who entered high...

As football fans look forward to tomorrow's U-M-MSU annual gridiron clash, Michigan residents also will celebrate one of the first African American football players at the University of Michigan.Last month, the state Senate passed a resolution...

In response to the New York Times' Room for Debate forum question, "Shrink Inequality to Grow the Economy?," Sheldon Danziger crafted the op-ed "All Growth is not Created Equal," Sheldon Danziger, which argued that reducing inequality in America can...

An article in the Michigan Daily, entitled "Michigan voters divided on Proposition 3," cited a panel discussion hosted by the Ford School of Public Policy's Center for Local, State, and Urban Policy. The event, "25% by 2025: Michigan's Renewable...

Crain's Detroit Business profiled Ford School alumna Lisa Katz (MPA '01), a 2012 recipient of its "40 Under 40" award. The award honors individuals under the age of 40 with an exceptional record of business achievement and social impact in Southeast...

Carl Simon has received a 2012 Rackham Distinguished Faculty Achievement Award for his long-time commitment to research and teaching.The Distinguished Faculty Awards have been given since 1955 and honor senior faculty who have consistently...

ABC affiliate WXYZ TV 7 covered a viewing party for the second presidential debate held in the Ford School's Annenberg Auditorium.The event was sponsored by the Domestic Policy Corps, a student group within the Ford School focused on expanding...

Bridge Magazine and MLive.com outlined key findings from a new Michigan Public Policy Survey (MPPS) published by the Center for Local, State, and Urban Policy (CLOSUP).The survey, "Michigan's local leaders satisfied with union negotiations,"...

Local government leaders in Michigan report that their employees' unions made concessions in negotiations this year more frequently than the jurisdictions did on pay, benefits, staffing and work rules, according to a University of Michigan survey.By...

Trey Williams was honored with a 2012 University of Michigan Distinguished Diversity Leaders Award (DDLA) by the Office of the Provost and University Human Resources."Diversity is a thread woven into the tapestry of the university," said Anthony...