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March 16, 2022
The Briefing
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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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The Ford School community keeps its focus on equity, and examines the consequences of the war in Ukraine.
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Center for Racial Justice Visiting Fellows Program gets boost with Goldman Sachs Foundation gift

The CRJ Visiting Fellows Program will offer social justice leaders, activists, artists, advocates, and scholars a prestigious fellowship designed to recognize their transformative work and provide opportunities to advance their future endeavors. The Goldman Sachs Foundation will fund one fellow for the 2022-2023 academic year. More »

 
   


Top news

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U-M's Russia Invasion of Ukraine Teach-Out features Ali and Levitsky

The teach-out is one of many activities at the Ford School addressing the crisis.
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Alumni step up to support PPIA and student internships

In celebration of the 40th year of the PPIA Junior Summer Institute, four Ford School PPIA/MPP alumni challenged their peers to support diversity in public service.
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Honoring alumna Rebecca Copeland (MPP/MPH ‘21)

Two graduate students were recently awarded the Rebecca A. Copeland Scholarship for their commitment to health equity. More »

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February career expo connects Ford School students and a global alumni network

Graduate Career Services and Alumni Relations offered a hybrid experience. More than 80 master’s and PhD students engaged with alumni and friends from 24 different organizations, 9 U.S. states/territories, and 5 countries.
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Shaefer receives one of two 2021 presidential awards for public engagement

The University of Michigan honored Ford School Associate Dean H. Luke Shaefer with a presidential awards for public engagement, recognizing their contributions to significantly impact society and address the challenges communities face every day.
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Alumni invited to reconnect at Weill Hall events

The Ford School will welcome back the class of 2020 attending the Comeback Commencement and plans a special Homecoming Weekend series of events at Weill Hall and The Big House. More »



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Cultivating socially responsible engineers: The role of universities and public policy
Science, Technology & Public Policy hosts a discussion among academic leaders in engineering, information science and education, which will focus on what needs to change in STEM education policy to center equity and justice in the training of the next generation of scientists and technologists.

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Protecting democracy: Common ground for the greater good
U.S. Representatives Debbie Dingell and Liz Cheney in conversation with Ford School Dean Michael S. Barr to discuss the role of public service and collaboration beyond party lines to protect democracy under threat.

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Views at the Ford School

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Sen. Elizabeth Warren spoke to the Ford School community, including a live audience watching together in the Annenberg Auditorium. She was introduced by Associate Dean Luke Shaefer and interviewed by Dean Michael S. Barr and two students. Watch »

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The Spring 2022 Democracy in Crisis series began with a discussion between two Wallace House alums, TIME National Political Correspondent Molly Ball, and longtime political writer Craig Gilbert. Watch »

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Research and Engagement

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Pandemic effects on education in Michigan could endure - for better and worse

Kevin Stange and the Education Policy Initiative look at the long-term effects of changes in Michigan's schools caused by the pandemic. More »

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Parthasarathy calls for equitable innovation in science and technology

Shobita Parthasarathy discusses how innovation in science and technology and its benefits are not distributed equally. More »

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Lantz calls for acknowledgement of racial inequity in health care

Paula Lantz writes about the chilling effect of censorship in discussions about health inequity.
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North American Colloquium events highlight environmental collaborations

Stevenson testifies on the need for more affordable childcare

Barr commentary cited by Sen. Warren regarding Fed Vice Chair confirmation




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