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October 5, 2020
The Briefing
News for friends of the
Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy at the University of Michigan
Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy

Message from the dean

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Dear friends,

The start of this semester has certainly been like no other. Here at the Ford School, our faculty and staff have made supporting our students and caring for each other our top priority.
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  Is the federal deficit unsustainable? Join Maya MacGuineas and Lawrence H. Summers on October 7, 2020

Is the federal deficit unsustainable?

Watch the public talk with Maya MacGuineas, Lawrence H. Summers, and Professor Betsey Stevenson. Then join fellow alumni and students for a special community breakout session. Register here for the breakout »

 
   


Top news

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Ford School Leadership Initiative expands with Meijer Foundation gift

The initiative prepares students to lead organizations, to lead others, and to lead self through assessments, workshops, individualized and group coaching, and more. More »

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Kohn gift establishes two new social policy professorships

The Karl and Martha Kohn Professorship will advance societal equity and inclusion and the Arlene Susan Kohn Professorship will address the rights of the disabled in the U.S. More »

COVID-19 Consulting Corps

Students help local townships navigate and adapt during pandemic

COVID-19 Consulting Corps projects provided research and guidance for online public meetings, safe elections, first responders, and aid to local businesses. More »



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Voter turnout and access: conversation with Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose.

Oct
12

Covering the campaign: conversation with two senior political reporters, Jane Coaston of Vox and Daniel Strauss of The Guardian.

Oct
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Sign up by 10/9 for free access to view the film, ‘John Lewis: Good Trouble,’ then join us for a community conversation. Register here.

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Views at the Ford School

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The Ford School wins NASPAA's 2020 Social Equity Award. Watch »

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The Ford School hosts conversation with alumni about the Black Lives Matter Movement: From Understanding to Action. Watch »

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Research and Engagement

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Science boards seen through political lens

Kaitlin Raimi's research shows the legitimacy of scientists is judged according to political persuasion—and highlights the risk of politicizing scientific advice.
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Free college tuition for frontline workers rolls out in Michigan

Futures For Frontliners was developed by Youth Policy Lab Fellow Avazeh Attari and the MI Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity.
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Facial recognition technology should be banned in schools

Parthasarathy's analysis finds that facial recognition exacerbates racism—and is not accurate. More »

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Detroit Neighborhood Entrepreneurs Project provides tools for small businesses.

Stevenson testifies to House Ways and Means on consequences of fiscal relief inaction.

Michael Barr joins Kresge Foundation Board.




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Alumni: Stay connected!

Sign up for an informal chat with students, share a job or internship opportunity, connect on LinkedIn, or submit a class note!

Share your expertise on the alumni board! Self-nominations open on October 12.

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