State & Hill

Out now: Our fall 2023 issue on our community's local impact on public policy, resilient democracies, and more.
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State & Hill, the print magazine of the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy, is a bi-annual publication featuring stories about the school's students, alumni, and faculty. Feature articles vary in each issue, and generally highlight noteworthy alumni, faculty research and engagement, student activities, and school news.

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State and Hill Fall 2023 cover

Our latest issue

Fall 2023: Social policy close to home

Stories about our community's local impact on public policy, resilient democracies, and more.
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Past editions of State & Hill 

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Spring 2023: International policy education

Fall 2022: Education policy

Spring 2022: Science, technology, and policy

Fall 2021: Partnering and engaging community

Spring 2021: Governing, listening, and trust

Fall 2020: Movements and moments

Spring 2020: Leadership for a connected world

Fall 2019: A legacy of action

Winter 2019: Leadership rooted in service

Spring 2018: Public engagement

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Fall 2017: Society's servant, society's critic

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Spring 2017: Collaboration

Fall 2016: Innovation for the public good

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Spring 2016: Rising inequality

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Fall 2015: Motor City Remix - An iconic American city races forward 

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Spring 2015: Policy, Energy, and the Environment

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Fall 2014: Policy's Power - Next century teaching, research, and action

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Spring 2014: A Century of Impact - 100 Years of Policy at Michigan

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Fall 2013: Catalysts for Change

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Spring 2013: Urban Policy

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Fall 2012: Human and Global Security

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Spring 2012: American Electoral Politics

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Winter 2012: Policy and Education

State and Hill spring 2011 cover

Spring 2011: All in the Same Boat?

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Fall 2010: Roads to Better Health Policy

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Spring 2010: Sustainability

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Fall 2009: The Ford School at 95