Faculty Q&A
February is Black History Month when the contributions, customs and achievements of African Americans are celebrated. But as the country deals with racial injustice and civil unrest, these 28 days take on greater importance, says Earl...
In an article about the Biden administration's moves to reaffirm a national commitment to integrity in scholarship and research, Lewis commented to Voice of America, said he addresses suspicions about higher education by asking skeptics if they...
MLive reports, "A 20-person University of Michigan task force will examine what’s working and what improvements need to be made with the university’s Division of Public Safety and Security. The "Advancing Public Safety at the University of Michigan...
Ford School professor Earl Lewis joined Stephanie Fryberg as recipients of two $5 million grants through The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation’s Just Futures Initiative competition. The grants will fund projects that focus on addressing racial...
The debate over the removal of Jim Crow-era statues of Confederate leaders in cities across the country, including two in the U.S. Capitol building itself, and the 2018 opening of the Legacy Museum and the National Memorial for Peace and Justice in...
The Ford School is pleased to announce an exciting lineup of winter ‘21 semester virtual events. We will be hosting distinguished faculty members, policymakers, and writers for events on topics ranging from energy policy and leadership, to racial...
In the aftermath of the 2020 election, Ford School faculty weighed in on what happened and what’s next, including the immediate policies a Biden-Harris Administration should tackle.
Jenna Bednar
Professor of public policy and political...
Now that Genesee County has declared racism a public health crisis, what role can residents play in guiding the county’s efforts to eliminate racist policies and practices?
That’s one of the research questions University of Michigan faculty will...
The economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic and the upcoming presidential election and the need to assert gun rights are spurring increases in gun ownership, according to an article in the Detroit Free Press .
And in the midst of these...
Poverty Solutions and the Center for Social Solutions announce the inaugural faculty grants competition to pursue action-based research aimed at ending systemic and institutional racism. The awards, which range from $10,000 to $50,000, are open to...
Since the death of George Floyd and the nationwide flood of protest about racial inequity in policing, bookstore owners around the country have found a flood of interest in books addressing racism.
An article entitled "Bookstore Owners Struggle...
Five Ford School faculty are among the thirty-six University of Michigan faculty members who will be honored on October 30 at the annual Faculty Awards Dinner, which recognizes notable contributions in the areas of teaching, service and...
With so many wonderful faculty returning, and several new faces joining the Ford School, the stage is set for a great academic year. Our excellent leadership team remains in place: Paula Lantz is the associate dean for academic affairs, Elisabeth...
Earl Lewis, who joins the Ford School faculty this year, was named a Distinguished University Professor by the Regents on Thursday. Effective September 1, this honor recognizes Earl’s scholarly achievements, reputation for academic excellence, and...
In this enlightening conversation, Distinguished Professor Dr. Earl Lewis delves into a profound exploration of his personal journey spanning over three decades, during which he navigated spaces where representation was sparse or non-existent. This event is hosted by the graduate chapter of Students of Color in Public Policy (SCPP).
Joan and Sanford Weill Hall
Annenberg Auditorium (1120)
Join the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy and the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts for a special event in honor of University Distinguished Professor Earl Lewis for receiving the prestigious National Humanities Medal.
University of Michigan Martin Luther King, Jr. Symposium
Hosted by the Center for Social Solutions and U-M Detroit Center, Ford School Professor Earl Lewis moderates this panel discussion around the varying concepts of what is owed and what reparations might look like.
Three faculty members who have been recognized with one of the University of Michigan’s highest honors—including the Ford School's Earl Lewis and John Ayanian—will discuss their professional and scholarly experiences.
Panelists will seek to generate a discussion about how historical knowledge might contribute solutions to the problems of contemporary expressions of human slavery and offer new pathways to democracy and freedom.
Public Policy and Institutional Discrimination Series
As part of the Public Policy and Institutional Discrimination Discussion Series, faculty discussant, Earl Lewis, will share knowledge and ideas about history, reparations and policy.
