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Spotlight on poverty and opportunity: Katherine Michelmore

Nov 15, 2024
Dr. Katherine Michelmore, associate professor of public policy at the University of Michigan’s Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy has been awarded the 2024 David N. Kershaw Award and Prize for her contributions as a leading scholar and educator...
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In the Media

Why Ostfeld thinks Harris isn't campaigning on her female identity

Oct 18, 2024 BBC News
Despite the potential to make history by becoming the first female president of the United States, Vice-President Kamala Harris has refrained from highlighting her gender in her campaign. Ford School's Mara Ostfeld argues this is because "[Harris]...
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Inclusive History Project launches new research and programming

Oct 9, 2024
The Inclusive History Project, U-M’s multifaceted initiative to study, document and better understand the university’s history with respect to diversity, equity and inclusion, is expanding its efforts with new research and engagement opportunities...
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News

Center for Racial Justice welcomes 2024-25 visiting fellows

Sep 26, 2024
The Ford School’s Center for Racial Justice proudly welcomes Amanda Alexander, Charlene Carruthers, and Bianca D.M. Wilson as Visiting Fellows for the 2024-25 academic year.The Visiting Fellows Program, a signature initiative of the Center for...
Amanda Alexander, Charlene Carruthers, Bianca Wilson
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Ford School panel examines immigration on the ballot

Sep 17, 2024
The Ford School’s fall event series kicked off with more than 115 people in attendance for Immigration on the Ballot, a panel discussion about the policy landscape and implications for the upcoming election, hosted by the Center for Racial...
mara ostfeld, angela garcía, kristina fullerton rico, william lopez
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Hassan awarded U-M anti-racism grant

Sep 10, 2024
Ford School assistant professor Yousif Hassan has been chosen for a University of Michigan research grant for his work that explores how AI innovations and data can center social justice and address racial and economic inequalities in African...
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State & Hill

Greater than its sum: an update on the Kohn Collaborative

Aug 24, 2024
Six years ago, Harold and Carol Kohn approached the Ford School with a vision to honor their family. Their goal was to build a vibrant research community dedicated to promoting social equity and inclusion. Today, the Kohn Collaborative for Social...
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ASPIRE program bridges research and real-world impact

Aug 6, 2024
When Chaelee Farquarson learned about the Applied Social Policy Internship and Research Experience (ASPIRE), she applied out of curiosity. As a rising senior studying psychology at Spelman College, much of her research was theoretical.“I was drawn...
Five individuals in business attire, proudly displaying award certificates at Weill Hall.
State & Hill

It’s all about equity

Apr 24, 2024
The Biden administration wants electric vehicles (EVs) to comprise fifty percent of new vehicle sales in just six years. This has required massive investment in our charging infrastructure. And charging is not the only issue raised by the...
Liz Gerber interviewing Dr. Missy Stults
State & Hill

Discourse: Fordies in the news, spring 2024

Apr 24, 2024
“The most likely explanation for our findings is that Black—and to a lesser extent Hispanic—families were more concerned about the health risks associated with in-person schooling than white families. This is consistent with the fact that nonwhite...
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State & Hill

Faculty news, spring 2024

Apr 24, 2024
Kamissa Camara chaired the Bipartisan Senior Study Group for the Sahel at the U.S. Institute of Peace. The study group’s comprehensive report critically assesses opportunities for peace, security, and economic development in the Sahel.Charlotte...
(Top row, left to right) Fullerton Rico, Hills, Holz, Jacob, and Leiser (Bottom row, left to right) Morenoff, Raimi, Shipan, Spencer, and Stevenson
State & Hill

Meet new assistant professor Yousif Hassan

Apr 24, 2024
Expert in AI, equity, and science and technology studies joins the facultyMy story has been shaped by many lived experiences at different events and places,” says Yousif Hassan, who, after seeing members of his family safely conveyed from war-torn...
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Highlights from the Dean's Symposium

Apr 21, 2024
Two days of panels, chats, and keynotes focused on examining and seeking solutions to some of the biggest challenges we face in Michigan, in the United States, and across the globe. More than 400 students, faculty, staff, and friends attended in...
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