Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy

  1. October 22, 2024

    Grant to U-M, Georgetown aims to break down barriers to aid

    The Better Government Lab will receive $2.3 million over three years to break down administrative walls and boost access to social safety net programs.

  2. September 27, 2024

    Kristin Seefeldt named acting director of Poverty Solutions

    Kristin Seefeldt has been named acting faculty director of Poverty Solutions at U‑M through June 2025 while inaugural faculty director Luke Shaefer is on sabbatical.

  3. September 24, 2024

    Political cartoons of Pat Oliphant on view at U-M

    The work of Pulitzer Prize-winning political cartoonist Pat Oliphant is on display at the William L. Clements Library to explore the role that art plays in democratic culture.

  4. August 27, 2024

    Study examines impact of transitional kindergarten programs

    Children enrolled in transitional kindergarten programs in Michigan did better in math and English by the time they reached third grade, according to a U-M study.

  5. August 5, 2024

    Different educational models can lead to college success

    New research led by U-M education economist Sarah Cohodes provides insights into how different K-12 educational environments shape college preparation, enrollment and graduation outcomes.

  6. July 22, 2024

    Accolades — July 2024

    Awards and honors for faculty and staff from around U-M.

  7. July 18, 2024

    Regents Roundup — July 2024

    Other action taken by the Board of Regents at its July 18 meeting.

  8. June 5, 2024

    Study: Higher education responds to labor‑market needs

    Do universities respond to the changing needs of industry by offering curriculums that provide students with skills they need on the job? Yes, according to a new study.

  9. May 2, 2024

    More local officials see relevance of electric vehicle planning

    Local officials across Michigan increasingly view electric vehicle infrastructure planning as relevant for their governments, though many cite too few public charging stations and costs associated with adding them as barriers.

  10. May 1, 2024

    Bold Challenges awards $700K for eight research teams

    Eight interdisciplinary teams from across U-M have received more than $700,000 from the Bold Challenges’ Accelerate Program to explore innovative research projects that address a wide range of societal challenges.