New study ties exposure to armed conflict violence in childhood with subsequent alcohol use disorder
Exposure to nearby violence has been shown to increase the onset of alcohol use disorders (AUD), especially in young people. In new research, William Axinn, Ford School professor and research…...
Bryant named 2023 Gerald R. Ford Presidential Fellow
Honoring the legacy of President Ford, Kathleen Bryant (MPP ‘25) and previous fellows exemplify the president’s commitment to bipartisan cooperation and civility, community service, and public sector…...
Lantz launches online course about public policy fundamentals
A new open online course available on Michigan Online helps learners understand the fundamentals of public policy and how policy can confront societal challenges in social welfare, public health, the…...
Meet our new faculty: Kristina Fullerton Rico
Kristina Fullerton Rico joins the Ford School as a Predoctoral Fellow at the Center for Racial Justice. Her work focuses on the social and emotional impacts of U.S. immigration policies that lead…...
Ford School names Brooke Tran as 2023 Kohn Scholar
The Ford School recognizes Brooke H. Tran (MPP ‘25) as the 2023 Kohn Scholar. Tran joins the 2022 Kohn Scholar, Lizett Aguilar (MPP ‘24) in this honor....
Policy Pitch Competition brings summer internships to life
A packed Annenberg Auditorium was on edge as 14 BA and MPP students gave enthusiastic renderings of “What I did with my summer” at the 6th Annual Policy Pitch Competition, hosted by Ford School…...
Dominguez: Yen appreciation not a threat to U.S. economy
Katherine Dominguez, Marketplace: If the yen jumps around too much, anyone that wants to trade with Japan might hold off. Supply chains could seize up. Kathryn Dominguez, a professor at the…...
Center for Racial Justice welcomes 2023-24 visiting fellows cohort!
The Ford School’s Center for Racial Justice proudly welcomes...
Meet our new faculty: Devin Judge-Lord
Political scientist Devin Judge-Lord focuses on how public pressure campaigns affect agency rulemaking, especially those concerning climate and environmental justice issues. He also researches…...
Housing shortages across Michigan alarming local leaders - Michigan survey
Michigan local officials are reporting alarm at the lack of housing options across the state. Those concerns include single-family homes and multi-family units, and cut across affordable, entry-level…...
Meet our new faculty: Devin Judge-Lord
Political scientist Devin Judge-Lord focuses on how public pressure campaigns affect agency rulemaking, especially those concerning climate and environmental justice issues. He also researches…...
Shaefer on increase in poverty rate
Luke Shaefer, Marketplace: “We saw big increases in poverty across every sociodemographic group,” said Luke Shaefer, a professor of public policy at the University of Michigan. “The biggest was among…...