Public Engagement
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September 15, 2022
Nominations sought for president’s public engagement awards
Community members across all three campuses are encouraged to nominate faculty members who have demonstrated a commitment to public service for the president’s awards for public engagement.
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June 16, 2022
U-M helps launch review of government financial data standards
A pilot project involving U-M and others is exploring whether a new fiscal reporting mechanism for governmental entities can help create transparency — and prevent future financial crises.
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May 18, 2022
Road Scholars Tour resumes with faculty visiting communities
The annual Michigan Road Scholars Tour resumed this year after a two-year pause during the COVID-19 pandemic. From May 2-6, Ann Arbor, Dearborn, and Flint faculty members visited 10 cities.
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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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March 23, 2022
School of Dentistry planning free clinic for kids on April 9
Dental and dental hygiene students and faculty from the School of Dentistry will provide free oral health care services to children ages 4-14 during the “Give Kids a Smile” clinic April 9.
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March 21, 2022
Fourteen chosen for Public Engagement Faculty Fellowships
Fourteen U-M faculty members have been named 2022 Public Engagement Faculty Fellows to help them build skills and a better understanding of how public engagement fits into their scholarly identities.
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March 9, 2022
U-M leaders, Rep. Meijer speak at annual Congressional Breakfast
The U-M Congressional Breakfast in Washington, D.C., returned to an in-person format March 9 after being conducted virtually last year for the first time in its seven-decade history.
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December 13, 2021
How Build Back Better affects educational access, affordability
In this Q&A, U-M faculty members Christina Weiland and Awilda Rodriguez address questions regarding the federal Build Back Better legislation as it relates to both preschool and higher education.
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December 1, 2021
Lawmakers seek out U-M faculty for expertise on various topics
In the last year, 13 U-M faculty members and researchers testified at 14 congressional hearings spanning an array of policy issues, from energy and climate innovation to pandemic relief programs.
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October 28, 2021
Public Engagement Faculty Fellowship applications open through November
The Center for Academic Innovation is seeking faculty to participate in the 2022 Public Engagement Faculty Fellowship Program. Applications are due Dec. 1.
