AnnArbor.com interviewed Ford School student Rebecca Lopez Kriss (MPP '11) about her involvement with a local networking group for young professionals, YP Underground. Lopez Kriss, a self-proclaimed "professional volunteer," is actively involved in...

Each year, the New York Times Magazine showcases ideas on research and issues that have shaped the past 12 months. Research by Dean Yang and Sharon Maccini exploring the long-term impact of early-life rainfall was selected as a "big idea" in social...

In December, Susan Dynarski gave the keynote address at a University College Dublin (UCD) conference called "Evaluating the Impact of UCD New Era Widening Participation Initiative." The conference examined the performance of this initiative in terms...

Susan M. Collins was invited to attend the early December presidential forum on jobs and economic growth in Washington D.C. Collins participated in the breakout session called "Expanding Job Opportunities for American Workers through Exports" where...

Susan M. Collins spoke to the Detroit News about the administration’s willingness to engage business, academic, and political leaders in a forum to discuss unemployment and economic growth. According to Collins, the administration is considering...

Rachel White (BA ‘10), a Women’s Cross Country runner, is one of forty-one U-M student athletics named to a fall Academic All-Big Ten team. To be eligible for selection, student-athletes must be letterwinners in at least their second academic year...

Susan M. Collins, the Joan and Sanford Weill Dean of Public Policy at the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy, will participate in a jobs and economic growth forum this week at the White House.Collins will join other business, labor and financial...

The "Measuring Poverty in America Act of 2009" is pending legislation that aims to redefine the "poverty line." As Sheldon Danziger explained to Michigan Radio's Charity Nebbe, the poverty line has not been changed since it was originally...

Marina Whitman spoke to the Detroit Free Press about GM's new corporate culture. As described by Chief Executive Fritz Henderson, GM's new focus will be on "customers and vehicles, accountability, speed, and risk-taking." According to Whitman, "GM's...

Barry Rabe spoke to USA Today about President Obama’s campaign promise of creating a cap-and-trade system to reduce U.S. greenhouse gas emissions. Obama is set to announce U.S. climate change goals at the upcoming United Nations Climate Change...