John Chamberlin

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The best of Detroit, Addell Austin Anderson (MPP '80) on putting people first

Nov 23, 2015

Addell Austin Anderson (MPP '80) was born in Detroit in the 1950s and lived in Black Bottom, a predominantly African-American neighborhood. In later years, her father told her stories about the close-knit community with its many black-owned...

AP quotes John Chamberlin on the ethical implications of Michigan's recent political scandal

Sep 15, 2015

In a September 15 Associated Press article, "Statehouse sex scandals between lawmakers, interns, lobbyists carry public costs, consequences," John Chamberlin outlines the public harm of Michigan's recent political sex scandal."They're abusing the...

Chamberlin on Michigan's lax charter school laws

Jun 23, 2014

"In September 2005, Emma Street Holdings bought property on Sibley road in Huron Township for $375,000. Six days later, Emma Street sold the parcel to Summit Academy North, a charter school, for $425,000." So begins Jennifer Dixon's Detroit Free...

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Chamberlin comments on Governor Snyder decision to close NERD Fund

Oct 21, 2013

On October 20, Governor Rick Snyder announced he will close his nonprofit, the New Energy to Reinvent and Diversify (NERD) Fund, saying that the fund, which has come under fire for not disclosing donors, has become "an unnecessary distraction." In a...

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John Chamberlin retires, talks making a living, and making a life

Apr 22, 2013

This Saturday, John Chamberlin will board a plane for Paris. He's gearing up for new adventures in retirement. Over the past four decades, he's taught more core courses than any other faculty member at the school, served as interim and associate...

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Congratulations to John Chamberlin, Elena Delbanco as they retire

Dec 7, 2012

As the semester draws to a close, as John grades his last paper and Elena ties up her final student conference, we congratulate them once again, thanking them for all they've contributed to our Ford School community, and wishing them marvelous...

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Gerrymandering, then and now

Apr 26, 2012

It was the summer of 1971 when the first mandated round of redistricting was taking place across the nation. A series of Supreme Court decisions in the '60s had directed states to create new legislative districts every ten years to reflect...

Chamberlin: Offers to Ficano aides were "bad professional practice"

Mar 25, 2012

Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano promised to boost the pensions of three highly paid aides by including generous severance payments into the final calculation, according to a story Sunday by the Detroit Free Press.John Chamberlin, professor of...

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John R. Chamberlin quoted in Detroit Free Press article, "Ex-chairwoman of Detroit Metro Airport board didn't disclose conflicts of interest"

Nov 27, 2011

John R. Chamberlin spoke to the Detroit Free Press about the resignation of Renee Axt, the former chairwoman of the Detroit Metro Airport board. According to the article authors, Axt resigned a few days after the Wayne County executive called for...

Ford School celebrates 30 years of PPIA

Sep 8, 2011

This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Public Policy & International Affairs (PPIA) program-a program designed to build diversity in public service.The University of Michigan's Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy has proudly supported PPIA...

Leadership transitions mark start of the new school year

Sep 8, 2011

Edie Goldenberg Alan Deardorff has agreed to continue in his role of Associate Dean of the Ford School, but a number of other key leadership roles opened this fall as faculty concluded their terms in...

John Chamberlin quoted in Associated Press article, "Davis and White have big plans, on and off the ice"

Jan 26, 2011

John Chamberlin was quoted in an Associated Press article about how Olympians Meryl Davis and Charlie White balance their academic pursuits with their figure skating careers.Davis and White, both students at the University of Michigan, were...

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John Chamberlin spoke to the University Record about LSA's theme semester, "What makes life worth living?"

Sep 9, 2010

John Chamberlin was interviewed by the University Record about LSA's Fall 2010 theme semester. The semester, asking the question: "What makes life worth living?" is co-organized by Chamberlin and will offer courses, lectures, films, and activities...

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So What Does Somebody Do with a Bachelor's in Public Policy?

Apr 22, 2010

In the fall of 2007, the Ford School launched a bachelor's degree program in public policy. "One of the questions that has come up consistently—from the first time that we went public with this—is, 'So what does somebody do with a bachelor's in...

John Chamberlin quoted in Detroit Free Press article, "Did Detroit pension properly vet businessman Robert Shumake?"

Dec 31, 2009

John Chamberlin spoke to the Detroit Free Press about Detroit pension board concerns over investments with businessman Robert Shumake. According to the article, in 2006 the pension boards agreed to invest millions of dollars with Shumake’s company...

John Chamberlin quoted in a Detroit News article, "Detroit council candidates face foreclosures, debts"

Oct 28, 2009

John Chamberlin spoke to the Detroit News about the need for background disclosure of Detroit City Council candidates, especially in light of the number of current members who have faced home foreclosures or failed to pay taxes in a timely...

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John Chamberlin

The best of Detroit, Addell Austin Anderson (MPP '80) on putting people first

AP quotes John Chamberlin on the ethical implications of Michigan's recent political scandal

Chamberlin on Michigan's lax charter school laws

Chamberlin comments on Governor Snyder decision to close NERD Fund

John Chamberlin retires, talks making a living, and making a life

Congratulations to John Chamberlin, Elena Delbanco as they retire

Gerrymandering, then and now

Chamberlin: Offers to Ficano aides were "bad professional practice"

John R. Chamberlin quoted in Detroit Free Press article, "Ex-chairwoman of Detroit Metro Airport board didn't disclose conflicts of interest"

Ford School celebrates 30 years of PPIA

Leadership transitions mark start of the new school year

John Chamberlin quoted in Associated Press article, "Davis and White have big plans, on and off the ice"

John Chamberlin spoke to the University Record about LSA's theme semester, "What makes life worth living?"

So What Does Somebody Do with a Bachelor's in Public Policy?

John Chamberlin quoted in Detroit Free Press article, "Did Detroit pension properly vet businessman Robert Shumake?"

John Chamberlin quoted in a Detroit News article, "Detroit council candidates face foreclosures, debts"

95 years of service

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