Marina Whitman spoke to the Wall Street Journal about the rebuilding of Pittsburgh after the sharp decline in the steel industry 30 years ago. According to Whitman, much of the city’s economic fuel comes from its two universities – Carnegie Mellon...

John Ciorciari's research appears in a Financial Times article called "It is never too early to fear inflation." Ciorciari's work on increasing concerns about inflation and what is ahead for the Federal Reserve can be found in his new book called...

Matt Davis spoke to HealthDaily News about the results of a new national survey that shows school bullying is still of great concern to parents and gave suggestions on how parents can help to improve the situation. [Read the full...

Welcome to State & Hill, the magazine of the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy. With this new publication, we seek to deepen already strong ties with our alumni, provide a window into the policy research and education we foster, and show how...

This year, we celebrate the Ford School’s 95th anniversary. We're proud of the school's contributions to public policy research and education – proud that through our program, the University of Michigan has trained so many generations of committed...

National Poverty Center surveying effects of recession and federal stimulus on Southeast Michigan workers and families Long affected by the loss of well-paid manufacturing jobs, workers and families in Southeast Michigan have been hit especially...

The Obama Administration implements Susan Dynarski's research on financial aid Stretched family incomes, fewer private sources of credit, and rising tuition costs–while still a key predictor of lifetime earnings, a college education has become...

John D. Ciorciari is an Assistant Professor of Public Policy. His interests include public international law, the theory and practice of international relations, and international finance. His current research projects focus primarily on Asia and...

A lot has changed over 95 years…the program's name, core curriculum, size, physical location, the student body nickname (anyone else miss 'IPPSters'?), and more. But our graduates share a commitment to public service and a belief that first-rate...

Applied Policy Seminar Evolves With Student Interests In the shadow of the Detroit-Windsor Ambassador Bridge, Mexicantown's authentic restaurants and bakeries delight tourists and locals. Every year, millions of Midwesterners drive through the...