Alton Worthington

Core faculty

Alton Worthington

Lecturer in Public Policy

Alton Worthington is a lecturer in public policy at the Ford School, where he teaches on statistical computing and data visualization. His core research is on topics of international political economy, with a focus on the intersection of global capit...

State & Hill

Faculty news, spring 2026

May 7, 2026

Ford School experts are publishing research, sharing their knowledge, and getting recognized.

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Policy Matters

A look inside the Ford School’s Fall 2025 Diplomacy Lab research project

Jan 27, 2026

Margaret Peterman (BA ‘27) recounts her experience as a team lead for the Ford School’s Diplomacy Lab.

In the Media

Why Trump's tariff strategy won't last - Worthington

Jan 25, 2026 EFE

For President Trump, tariffs are not only an economic tool, but they are also useful for leverage in international negotiations. The Ford School's Alton Worthington explains Trump's tariff strategy and why it will not sustain longevity.

State & Hill

Faculty news, fall 2025

Dec 8, 2025

Ford School experts are publishing research, sharing their knowledge, and getting recognized.

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News

Worthington selected for Bold Challenges cohort

Oct 26, 2025

The Bold Challenges Initiative has awarded Boost grants to University of Michigan interdisciplinary research projects that range from utilizing wearable technology to help treat cancer patients to analyzing how microbial changes can affect respirator...

News

From insight to impact: fall 2018 faculty news

Sep 4, 2018

Our top-notch associate leadership team remains in place, with Paula Lantz continuing on as associate dean for academic affairs, Elisabeth Gerber continuing as the school’s associate dean for research and policy engagement, and Ann Lin continuing to ...