Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy
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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.
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December 4, 2017
Retiring U.S. Rep. Levin to join Ford School of Public Policy
U.S. Rep. Sander Levin, who has announced he won’t seek re-election next year, will join the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy as a Distinguished Policymaker in Residence in January 2019.
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November 6, 2017
Statewide survey explores election problems, potential reforms
A majority of local officials are very confident in their jurisdiction’s ability to administer accurate elections, but areas that hold nearly half the state’s population were more likely to report problems.
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October 10, 2017
U-M nominates four for prestigious Rhodes, Marshall scholarships
The university has nominated three recent alumni and one current senior for the Rhodes and Marshall scholarships, two of the world’s most prestigious graduate fellowships.
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June 15, 2017
Michael S. Barr named dean of the Ford School of Public Policy
Michael S. Barr will be the new Joan and Sanford Weill Dean of Public Policy at the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy.
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June 15, 2017
New deans at sustainability, public policy schools; interim at SMTD
The Board of Regents on Thursday approved Jonathan T. Overpeck as dean of the new School for Environment and Sustainability, Michael S. Barr as dean of the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy, and Melody Lynn Racine as interim dean for the School of Music, Theatre & Dance.
