Margaret Dewar, June Manning Thomas, and commentator John Gallagher discuss "The City After Abandonment" book findings and what these suggest about the future for better, though smaller, cities. January, 2013.
Black and Blue documentary film screening and panel discussion featuring former Senator Buzz Thomas (grandson of Willis Ward) and Steve Ford. January, 2013.
This Ford Policy Union event features a debate on the policy of free trade, which is the elimination of import tariffs and other artificial barriers to international trade. January, 2013.
Ben Bernanke discusses the debt ceiling, Federal Reserve policy and independence and the U.S and international economy with Ford School Dean Susan Collins. January, 2013.
Matthew Chingos will discusses three studies of how schools respond to differences in teacher effectiveness, all of which are based on administrative data from the state of Florida. December, 2012.
Christopher Borick, Jacquelyn Pless, Erich Schwartzel and moderator Barry Rabe review emerging patterns in policy development in these two states as well as nationally. November 2012.
Thomas Mann (MA '68, PhD '77) & Norman Ornstein (PhD '74) will discuss their book, the New York Times bestseller, "It's Even Worse than It Looks: How the American Constitutional System Collided with the New Politics of Extremism." November, 20
Twitter CEO Dick Costolo spoke at the University of Michigan on November 16, 2012 on how Twitter brings people together. Here are some highlights of his talk.
Thomas Ivacko is the administrator and program manager of the Ford School's Center for Local, State and Urban Policy. He oversees the Michigan Public Policy Survey program.
Sarah Burgard, Sheldon Danziger, Harvey Hollins III, Bill O'Brien, Rochelle Riley, and Kristin S. Seefeldt discuss Michigan's recession and recovery and opportunities for the research, non-profit, and civic engagement communities.
Dick Costolo, CEO of Twitter, talks about the power of Twitter as a communication tool. November, 2012. This event was co-sponsored by the Ford School and the School of Information.
This Ford Policy Union event will feature a debate on the Responsibility to Protect, a principle emphasizing the responsibility of governments and international actors to protect populations from grave human rights abuses. November, 2012.
Angel Harris examines the factors that contribute to differences in academic investment among African Americans, Latino/as, Asian Americans, and Whites. This lecture was part of the 2012 Rackham Centennial Lectures. October, 2012.
Thomas Ivacko is the administrator and program manager of the Ford School's Center for Local, State and Urban Policy. He oversees the Michigan Public Policy Survey program.
The University of Michigan tribute to Mrs. Betty Ford. Keynote by Nancy G. Brinker, performance by Miki Orihara, tribute remarks from President Mary Sue Coleman, Michael Ford, and Sandy Weill. October, 2012.
Lawrence Lessig illustrates problems with the current campaign funding system for Congressional elections, discusses the history behind it, and offers his solution for a better funding system. October 9, 2012.
Thomas Ivacko is the administrator and program manager of the Ford School's Center for Local, State and Urban Policy. He oversees the Michigan Public Policy Survey program.
Roger Ferguson looks at the current retirement landscape, discusses how it has changed over time, and details some of the challenges we now face as a nation in funding retirement. September, 2012.
Sean Reardon describes his research findings from three studies that examine the relationship of income and income inequality to educational outcomes. September, 2012.
In this debate, Peter Navarro, the director and producer of the movie "Death by China," and Phil Potter debate wheter China's unfair trade and membership in the WTO are the primary causes of job losses and weak US growth. September, 2012.
Doug Elmendorf, director of the Congressional Budget Office, talks about the current fiscal challenges facing the United States. In this lecture he presents what the "fiscal cliff" means, the consequences and options to avoid it.
Syndicated columnist, Clarence Page, moderates this debate between Jared Bernstein and Charles Murray on the future of inequality in America. September, 2012.
Sheldon Danziger is the Henry J. Meyer Distinguished University Professor of Public Policy and the director of the Ford School’s National Poverty Center.
Thomas Ivacko is the administrator and program manager of the Ford School's Center for Local, State and Urban Policy. He oversees the Michigan Public Policy Survey program.
