Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy
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April 15, 2022
Ford School’s Barr to be nominated as Fed’s top banking regulator
Michael Barr, dean of the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy, is President Joe Biden’s intended nominee for vice chair for supervision of the Federal Reserve, the White House has announced.
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April 11, 2022
Secretary of State, senator to share thoughts on Ukraine war
The Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy will host a virtual event April 14 examining the domestic and foreign policy implications of the war in Ukraine.
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March 29, 2022
Series to explore racialized health, economic disparities from COVID-19
The Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy is kicking off a virtual event series with a discussion about the local impact of safety nets on communities of color during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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March 17, 2022
Local government leaders support recycling, as state falls behind
Many Michigan local leaders report recycling is somewhat or very important to their community members, with 65% of officials from the state’s largest jurisdictions saying recycling issues are very important.
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March 7, 2022
Democracy in Crisis series features insights from journalists
U-M’s Democracy in Crisis series will feature four award-winning journalists sharing their insights into the forces threatening and protecting democratic structures and systems.
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March 7, 2022
Campus briefs
Short news items from around the University of Michigan.
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February 14, 2022
Eisenberg, Shaefer receive 2021 awards for public engagement
Faculty members Marisa C. Eisenberg and H. Luke Shaefer will receive presidential awards for public engagement, in recognition of their contributions to significantly impact society.
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February 14, 2022
Marine biologist to deliver U-M’s second ’21-22 Wege Lecture
Marine biologist and climate policy expert Ayana Elizabeth Johnson will deliver the Wege Lecture on Sustainability virtually Feb. 23.
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February 7, 2022
Big Ten students dive into legislating in policy simulation
About 60 students from various Big Ten schools came together in late January to discuss voting rights and to create legislation.
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January 21, 2022
Five named inaugural fellows in new anti-racism program
The Anti-Racism Collaborative has named five faculty members from across the university as Research and Community Impact Fellows.
