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Leveraging Free College and Children’s Savings Accounts for a 21st Century Wealth Building AgendaProfessor William Elliott’s essay, “ Leveraging Free College and Children’s Savings Accounts for a 21st Century Wealth Building Agenda” was published in the College Promise Campaign Policy Brief.
- March 4, 2019
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- How do you Weather a Short-Term Financial Crisis?
Professor William Elliott III essay “How Do You Weather a Short-Term Financial Crisis?” is published in New America.
- February 18, 2019
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Shanna Kattari Discusses Accessibility with the Cleveland Jewish NewsAssistant Professor Shanna Kattari discusses accessibility and inclusion with the Cleveland Jewish News.
- February 18, 2019
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Roland Zullo's Analysis of MDOT Contracts is Featured in Detroit Free PressAssociate Research Scientist Roland Zullo's Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) analysis is featured in the Detroit Free Press. Zullo reviewed MDOT contracts and determined the State of Michigan spent $90 million more to hire private contractors for engineering and design work than it would have if it had maintained that work in-house over a three-year period.
- February 15, 2019
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William Vanderwill Recognized by Detroit City CouncilField Educator William Vanderwill was recognized by the Detroit City Council for his outstanding leadership in the field of social work in sports.
- February 11, 2019
Terri Friedline Writes Op-Ed Supporting Green New Deal for The American ProspectAssociate Professor Terri Friedline wrote an op-ed "Want a Green New Deal? Then Challenge Global Capitalism" for The American Prospect. Friedline supports addressing inequities and rising global temperatures with the Green New Deal which challenges global capitalist activities that amplify racial and gender disparities in how people experience the effects of climate change.
- February 8, 2019
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Joseph Ryan Selected for the President’s Award for Public ImpactProfessor Joseph Ryan will receive the President’s Award for Public Impact. The award honors individuals who have offered their academic research and expertise in tangible service of a major public-sector challenge.
- February 4, 2019
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Brad Zebrack Named a 2019 Association of Oncology Social Work FellowProfessor Brad Zebrack has been named a 2019 Association of Oncology Social Work Fellow. The fellowship recognizes and honors individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the science and practice of psychosocial oncology.
- January 25, 2019
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American Academy of Pediatrics Says No More SpankingAssociate Professor Andrew Grogan-Kaylor's meta-analysis of 50 years of research on corporal punishment was key in the recent American Academy of Pediatrics policy update on corporal punishment. The Academy - the largest professional organization for US pediatricians - is taking a strict stance against parents, caregivers and other adults using spanking, hitting or slapping to discipline children. The updated policy statement is the first major revise since 1998.
- January 23, 2019
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Shanna Kattari, Ashley Lacombe-Duncan and Rachel Naasko 2019 Michigan Road ScholarsThe Michigan Road Scholars have selected Assistant Professors Shanna Kattari and Ashley Lacombe-Duncan and Field Educator Rachel Naasko to participate in the 2019 program. This 5-day educational tour exposes participants to the state’s economy, government and politics, culture, educational systems, health and social issues, history and geography.
Designed to increase mutual knowledge and understanding between the university and the people and communities of the state, the tour introduces participants to locations the majority of U-M students call home. It also encourages university service to the public and suggests ways faculty can address state issues through research, scholarship and creative activity.- January 23, 2019
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