Lewis on the future of climate resilience in “haven” cities
Ann Arbor and other cities across the Midwest and Northeast have been referred to by climate specialists as “climate havens,” natural areas of refuge that are relatively safe from extreme weather…...
Lishaun Francis (MPP ‘09) on her journey into child advocacy
Upon graduating from the Ford School, Lishaun Francis (MPP ‘09) headed to DC to work as a Management and Program Analyst at the United States Department of Education (DoE). Although she felt she was…...
MPP students explore Michigan’s state and local government
Each year, approximately 20 percent of Ford School master’s students explore policy at the local or state levels through their required 10-week internship, and this summer was no different....
Workshops help students communicate with clarity and impact
As policy professionals, Ford School graduates will need to expertly convey new ideas, propose policy to higher ups, lead teams toward a shared goal, build support among factions, present data, and…...
Thacher studies history to inform today's police reform
Although some may view reducing the harms of policing as a contemporary issue, David Thacher encourages modern reformers to consider the past in the...
Lantz and Young honored with prestigious U-M awards
Ford School professors Paula Lantz and Alford A. Young Jr., were among 29 faculty recognized by the University of Michigan provost for their scholarly contributions, teaching, and service at an…...
Ford School opens applications for powerful one year degree program
Today, the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy opens applications for its Master of Public Affairs (MPA) program—an innovative, powerful one-year degree....
Raimondo addresses labor market changes
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo addressed labor market challenges in a conversation with Ford School economics professor Betsey Stevenson. She noted the vast number of people and agencies…...
Ciorciari discusses the impact of the Israel-Hamas war on US-Iran relations
In an article for The Conversation, Ford School professor John Ciorciari described how the events unfolding in Israel and Palestine will likely deepen the struggle for influence in the Middle East…...
Ralph proposes more effective communication for anti-corruption reporting
In a blog post for Corruption Justice Legitimacy, Alex Ralph...
STPP influence in New York report about facial recognition technology in schools
The New York State Office of Information Technology Services (ITS) has outlined the ethical issues with the state’s use of facial recognition technology (FRT) in schools....
Air pollution a long-term risk for low-income countries' prosperity - Hausman
Catherine Hausman, associate professor at the Ford School, asserts that air pollution in low-income countries is one major symptom of environmental inequality....