We're thrilled to announce that Spectrum Center and @umich student orgs and units are hosting an exciting slate of programming this October, in honor and celebration of LGBT histories, communities, and people. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Explore the #LGBTHistoryMonth calendar: myumi.ch/lgbt-history-m…

.Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy's Jenna Bednar previews our performances of ‘Fight Night’ — a show about the importance of voting — in advance of November’s presidential election. Get tickets and learn more at ums.org/FightNight.

The oil and gas sector contributes about 30% of American and 25% of international methane releases. How might each of the presidential candidates confront methane issues related to the U.S. energy sector? Barry Rabe discusses: brookings.edu/articles/the-f…

The US has begun to develop a multi-tool approach to drive down oil & gas sector #methane emissions, potentially emerging as a global leader. Where might the presidential candidates head next if elected, based on their records? I discuss in new The Brookings Institution post Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy

U-M Campus Voting Hub at UMMA opens today! Michigan Students can ask questions and get nonpartisan voting resources at the pop-up office of the Ann Arbor City Clerk for registration and voting. Find out more here: myumi.ch/qV9EN

.@Umichpoverty compiled a series of non-partisan election issue guides to help Michigan voters feel more informed & prepared to discuss how #poverty, #homelessness, #affordablehousing & #childcare relate to the 2024 election. Check out the guides: myumi.ch/9g3Gb #Vote

Other top priorities included: Road repairs (17%), neighborhood maintenance (16%), structural blight (15%), and housing affordability (15%). mara c. ostfeld, lead author on the brief, comments:

Today at 4 PM | A discussion with US Deputy Director of the FBI, Paul Abbate, on the FBI's evolving role in safeguarding U.S. elections, focusing on the agency’s efforts to counter cyber threats, disinformation, and terrorism. Register: myumi.ch/ypj1J.

One more week to apply to a senior (tenured) position in international policy Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy University of Michigan! I'm on the committee and happy to answer any questions you might have about the position and our community!

In the latest @USNews Best Colleges list, U-M continues to be ranked as the No. 3 public university in the nation and 21st overall among both public and private institutions! myumi.ch/M658Q #GoBlue

Proud to represent the No. 3 public university in the nation! » myumi.ch/M658Q | #GoBlue

Join us on 10/18 for “Information Manipulation in Digital Spaces: Doing Public Interest Research Amidst Political Pressure,” the 2024 Gupta Ethics Series public talk w/ scholar Reneé DiResta, co-presented w/ Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy. Register: myumi.ch/6y5D6 #UMich #GradSchool

Join us for a compelling conversation between Joe Walsh and Fred Guttenberg, two advocates from opposite political ends, who found common ground through respect and understanding. Don't miss this chance to witness the power of dialogue in bridging divides. myumi.ch/6ybD2

Professor Don Moynihan sizes up Trump's plans for federal workforce in a second administration: "there would no longer be a buffer of principled appointees who would stop him." Los Angeles Times myumi.ch/W5rqJ

Congratulations! Katherine Michelmore, Associate Professor at University of Michigan’s Ford School, wins the David N. Kershaw Award from APPAM Mathematica for her contributions on the social safety net, education policy, and labor economics. #GoBlue myumi.ch/xqg5g

Join Jonathan Van Ness for a live Getting Curious with Jonathan Van Ness podcast on Getting Out the Vote with University of Michigan scholars, students, and public officials. Exclusively for the U-M community. M-Card required for entry! The Michigan & State Theaters umichArts & Culture Tickets are free and available here: myumi.ch/dAVPA.

🎊 Congratulations to UM Population Studies Center affiliate Katherine Michelmore Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy who has won the APPAM Mathematica David N. Kershaw Award recognizing her influential work on economic disadvantage and social policies that improve outcomes.

EPI is so proud of Katherine Michelmore's important accomplishments and contributions to the social safety net! (See below from APPAM.) Please join us in congratulating Katherine Michelmore!

I am so proud of Kathy - this recognition of her work is well deserved. Lucky to call her my friend and collaborator (& colleague). Katherine Michelmore

So incredibly honored to receive this award and join the ranks of so many other scholars whose work I deeply admire (including two of my current colleagues!) and grateful to so many fantastic mentors and collaborators who I have been fortunate enough to work with over the years!