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Ralph pens article on corruption and Russian invasion

Apr 10, 2022

Alex Ralph, a writing instructor at the Ford School, recently sat down with Frank Vogl, co-founder of Transparency International, the chairman of the Partnership for Transparency Fund and an adjunct professor at Georgetown University, to discuss...

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Maryclaire Ellis honored with top award for research administration

Apr 10, 2022

Research administrator Maryclaire Ellis is among 10 staff recognized for their service by the University of Michigan Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR). The annual OVPR research recognition awards honor staff expertise and support...

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Ali comments on implications of Whitmer kidnap trial verdicts

Apr 8, 2022

The verdict in the trial of four men accused of plotting to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer produced two not guilty determinations and two mistrials. Ford School professor of practice Javed Ali told ABC News, "In a post-9/11...

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Morneoff: Mix of factors contributed to census undercount in Detroit

Apr 6, 2022

Detroit is the largest American city to officially challenge its 2020 Census count. One of its pieces of evidence is a survey done by the Detroit Metroopolitan Ares Communities Study supporting its claims that the city’s population was...

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Stevenson and Wolfers discuss latest jobs report

Apr 4, 2022

The labor market is still booming, according to the latest jobs report. Justin Wolfers and Betsey Stevenson, both professors of public policy and economics, broke down what the jobs report means for Americans. "I do think it more likely that the...

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Dean Yang receives Rackham Distinguished Graduate Mentor Award

Mar 30, 2022

Ford School Professor Dean Yang has been honored with the Distinguished Graduate Mentor Award by the Rackham Graduate School. The award recognizes tenured faculty who are “outstanding mentors of (graduate) students, who support their...

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Stevenson discusses gender dynamics in the labor market

Mar 29, 2022

Men and women experience the labor market very differently. Betsey Stevenson, professor of public policy and economics, who studies those differences notes that women's roles as caregivers, and a lack of affordable childcare or paid leave, are major...

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U-M virtual series to explore racialized health, economic disparities stemming from COVID-19

Mar 29, 2022

The University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy is kicking off a virtual event series this week with a discussion about the local impact of safety nets on communities of color during the COVID-19 pandemic. Panelists at Friday's event,...

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Ford School highly ranked in latest survey, recognized again as the #1 social policy program

Mar 28, 2022

The Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy at the University of Michigan is recognized again as one of America’s top graduate programs in public affairs, according to the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings. According to the rankings, based...

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Susan M. Collins—outgoing provost and former Ford School dean—to receive Regents’ Citation of Honor

Mar 24, 2022

The Board of Regents has extended its “deep appreciation” and a rare Regents’ Citation of Honor to Susan M. Collins for her dedication and service to the university as provost and executive vice president for academic affairs. “Provost Collins...

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Senate testimony by Stevenson links labor supply and inflation

Mar 23, 2022

In testimony before the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, Ford School economics and public policy professor Betsey Stevenson examined, "the link between the labor market, families, caregiving, and the risk of higher future...

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Barr mourns the passing of Madeleine Albright

Mar 23, 2022

Ford School Dean Michael S. Barr reflected on the passing of former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright: "Madeleine Albright was a pathbreaking leader in foreign affairs even before she became Secretary of State. She was smart, tough,...

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Poverty Solutions marks five years of research, policy impact

Mar 21, 2022

Since its launch in 2016, Poverty Solutions at the University of Michigan has built an action-based research program that has informed efforts to prevent and alleviate poverty in Michigan and across the country. As the universitywide initiative...

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Undergrads spend Spring Break in DC exploring European immigration, security, and democracy

Mar 21, 2022

The undergraduate students in PubPol 480: Global Engagement Seminar had waited all semester for Spring Break – but they weren’t packing bathing suits and flip flops. Instead, they packed blazers and dress shoes. They were heading to Washington, D.C....

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Rabe talks carbon pricing on 'In Over My Head'

Mar 20, 2022 In Over My Head

Barry Rabe, J. Ira and Nicki Harris Family Professor of Public Policy, recently appeared on the podcast In Over My Head to discuss the intricacies of carbon pricing. "The idea of carbon ... was developed principally in the discipline of...

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Mandy Mitchell (MPP ‘22) awarded Outstanding Graduate Student Instructor Award

Mar 17, 2022

The Ford School is proud to announce that the Rackham Graduate School awarded Mandy Mitchell (MPP ‘22) with the Outstanding Graduate Student Instructor (GSI) Award. Mitchell served as the GSI for PubPol 580: Values & Ethics in Public Policy from...

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Michigan's local leaders express importance of recycling as state has fallen behind national average

Mar 17, 2022

The majority of Michigan local leaders report recycling is somewhat or very important to their community members, with 65% of officials from the state's largest jurisdictions saying recycling issues are very important in their communities, according...

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Agrawal selected as co-chair on Intergovernmental Transformative Change Assessment

Mar 16, 2022

The Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) selected Ford School professor by courtesy Arun Agrawal as a co-chair of its multi-year assessment of the underlying causes of biodiversity loss, the determinants of...

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Stevenson calls for Senate Republicans to confirm Biden’s Federal Reserve nominees

Mar 16, 2022

Betsey Stevenson, professor of public policy and economics, recently penned an op-ed in The Hill calling for Senate Republicans to confirm President Biden’s Federal Reserve nominees. “With inflation levels at a 40-year high and the conflict in...

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Greetings from the Dean - The Briefing, March 2022

Mar 16, 2022

Dear friends, Our minds have been very much focused these past few weeks on the horrors of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Ford School faculty Javed Ali, Melvyn Levitsky and John Ciorciari, director of the International Policy Center and Weiser...

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Wolfers weighs in on war in Ukraine and inflation

Mar 14, 2022

Inflation continues to dominate headlines as Americans worry about rising prices everywhere from housing to the gas pump. Justin Wolfers, professor of public policy and economics, provided some insight into the state of the economy. "There’s no...

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Classes of '20 and '21 are invited back to Ann Arbor for overdue gatherings

Mar 14, 2022

Ford School alumni have opportunities to reconnect -- physically! -- with the school and with each other at upcoming events. Classes of '20 and '21: please save the date for September 23-24, 2022, which is the U-M's Homecoming weekend, for a...

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Support what you love about the Ford School on Giving Blueday - March 16!

Mar 11, 2022

Wednesday, March 16, 2022 marks Giving Blueday, an annual day of giving celebration for U-M. Each gift to the Ford School, no matter the size, will make a difference. And this year, through a generous challenge, every donation makes an even...

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March 2022: Diversity, equity, and inclusion at the Ford School

Mar 9, 2022

Updates regarding faculty, staff, and student DEI-related activity at the Ford School Diversifying who we are The Undergraduate Students of Color in Public Policy (SCPP) hosted an undergraduate application preparation and panel discussion....

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Russia Invasion of Ukraine Teach-Out features Ali and Levitsky

Mar 9, 2022

Ford School professors Javed Ali and Mel Levitsky are participating in a "Russian Invasion of Ukraine Teach-Out", created by the University of Michigan Center for Academic Innovation and available through Michigan Online. The teach-out will be live...

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Detroit parents less likely to vaccinate themselves than non-parents, leads to low youth vaccination rates

Mar 9, 2022

Just under half (49%) of Detroit parents and guardians of children under 18 reported at the end of 2021 that they had been vaccinated against COVID-19, compared to 75% of adults who do not live with children. These relatively low vaccination...

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Stevenson describes Biden report, current labor market

Mar 8, 2022

A new report from the Biden administration highlights how employer practices, including collusion and constraints on competiton, are limiting workers' choices and wages. Betsey Stevenson, professor of public policy and economics, explained the cause...

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North American Colloquium events highlight environmental collaborations

Mar 7, 2022

Solving the most difficult environmental issues requires international collaboration among researchers, governments, and the private sector. A recent year-long collaboration between universities in the U.S., Mexico, and Canada has been addressing...

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Goldman Sachs Foundation invests in Ford School’s Center for Racial Justice

Mar 7, 2022

As part of its One Million Black Women (OMBW) initiative, Goldman Sachs becomes the inaugural funder of the Ford School’s Center for Racial Justice Visiting Fellows Program. The investment will fund one visiting fellow for the 2022-2023 academic...

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Ford School faculty discuss Russian invasion

Mar 5, 2022

As the invasion of Ukraine continues, media outlets turn to Ford School faculty for insight on the situation. This week, Ford School professors John Ciorciari, Melvyn Levitsky, and Javed Ali analyzed Russia’s intentions with the invasion, as well as...

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