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State & Hill

First issue of the Ford School's new magazine

Sep 16, 2009
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...
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95 years of service

Sep 16, 2009
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...
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The right place at the right time, unfortunately

Sep 16, 2009
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...
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Opening doors to higher education

Sep 16, 2009
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...
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Two political scientists join the faculty

Sep 15, 2009
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...
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Prepared to make a difference

Sep 15, 2009
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...