Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy
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December 6, 2018
$2.5M gift to create professorship to support social justice
A $2.5 million gift by the Kohn Charitable Trust will establish a new professorship of social justice and social policy at the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy.
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December 3, 2018
Ford School launches new degree that builds on work experience
The Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy is launching a new degree in the 2019-20 academic year geared toward students with some professional work experience who are passionate about public affairs.
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November 27, 2018
Collaboration supports education research among U-M, MSU, state of Michigan
A new education research collaboration and data center at U-M marks the start of a unique collaboration among U-M, Michigan State University and the state of Michigan.
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November 19, 2018
Survey shows bipartisan support for independent investigations
Democrats, Republicans and independents are all less likely to support candidates who would undermine the independence of law enforcement investigations, according to a new study.
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September 5, 2018
New Weiser Diplomacy Center to bring foreign policy experts to U-M
A $10 million gift from U-M alumni Ron and Eileen Weiser will establish a new diplomacy center to serve as a hub for engagement with the foreign policy community.
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April 25, 2018
Power Foundation gift funds new policy engagement program
A $1.5 million gift from the Power Foundation will fund a program to encourage partnerships among U-M faculty and students, and people and organizations outside the university, who are actively working on public policy.
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April 19, 2018
Knight Foundation grant to help project amplify Detroit voices
The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation has awarded $761,000 to help U-M researchers collect and report Detroit residents’ opinions on pressing and interesting policy issues.
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February 19, 2018
Retired ambassador’s field experience informs his teaching
According to retired ambassador Melvyn Levitsky, being a professor of practice requires infusing stimulating scholarly material with real-life experience.
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January 22, 2018
South African scholar recounts anti-apartheid work
Yazier Henry’s experiences growing up in South Africa, working against apartheid, and later with its survivors have inspired his scholarship.
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December 12, 2017
Researchers recommend ‘pay-for-success’ intervention elements
Seven recommendations for “pay-for-success” interventions identified by U-M researchers can help governments and private investors work together to effectively use this emerging financing model.
