Dean Yang discusses how America's immigration crackdown could disrupt the global remittance market with WKU Public Radio. Full story: https://myumi.ch/y1PW8

Now in its 10th year, DMACS surveys more than 2,000 Detroit residents annually about their priorities and lived experiences. By co-creating the surveys with local partners, DMACS ensures resident voices reach leaders to inform decision-making. https://myumi.ch/JP51w

Should cell phones be allowed in the classroom? Brian Jacob tells @clickondetroit.com, “I’m hoping our study will provide good information, both on what’s working and what may not be working so well, to Michigan educators and policymakers.” Watch now: https://myumi.ch/y1jdJ

Paula Lantz tells U.S. News & World Report that declining vaccine rates could have horrible effects on public health. “Infectious diseases don’t care about state borders,” Lantz says. Full story: https://myumi.ch/Qw5My

Dean Celeste Watkins-Hayes has been elected to the National Academy of Public Administration as a member of its 2025 Class of Academy Fellows! 🎉 Read more about this honor: https://myumi.ch/QwJyA

Joshua Hausman has received the Journal of Economic History’s Arthur H. Cole Prize for best article, a top recognition in the field of economic history. Full story: https://myumi.ch/xwVVn

@shobitap.org invited to serve as Expert Voices columnist in @science.org over the next two years. Parthasarathy’s inaugural column cautions the dark sides of scaling technology and how it can perpetuate inequities, particularly in marginalized communities. Read the column: https://myumi.ch/W6Men

I am a new Expert Voices columnist @science.org and my first article just came out! In it, I argue that scaling technology has a dark side, particularly when it comes to alleviating inequality and injustice. And I suggest what scientists, engineers, and policymakers can do about it.

On Oct. 20, @umfordschool.bsky.social will be hosting a talk with ICIJ's executive director Gerard Ryle to examine what global investigative journalism reveals about public policy, regulation and enforcement gaps that enable corruption. Register here:

ICYMI: @donmoyn.bsky.social tells @insidehighered.com that “using higher education as a scapegoat for Kirk’s tragic assassination doesn’t fit the facts of the situation.” Full story: https://myumi.ch/618DM

New findings from a Detroit Metro Area Communities Study explore the top challenges Detroiters face and how they would like city leadership to respond. Full story: https://myumi.ch/P3Aj4 #UMDetroitSurvey

In #NewPublication @pamherd.bsky.social & @katwalsemann.bsky.social examine how educational and economic indicators of socioeconomic resources are associated with differing domains of cognitive function in mid to later life: bit.ly/4nruB7A @umfordschool.bsky.social @umdpublicpolicy.bsky.social

Better Government Lab received support from Arnold Ventures to study social programs that improve economic mobility through investments in state capacity. Grateful for @mccourtschool.bsky.social & @umfordschool.bsky.social who make this work possible. mccourt.georgetown.edu/news/bgl-arn...

Thank you, @umfordschool.bsky.social for inviting me to speak with HBCU students who aspire to work in the public sector. I’m inspired and grateful for your contributions as young leaders!

Great new podcast episode! Dr. Alexandra Murphy of @umfordschool.bsky.social discusses transportation insecurity her work constructing and implementing the Transportation Insecurity Index. Listen here: www.irp.wisc.edu/resource/ale...

Excellent explainer on data centers @stpp-um.bsky.social to help communities understand them, their challenges, and policy options to manage their risks. Written by Terry Nguyen BA '25 @umfordschool.bsky.social and @benzevgreen.bsky.social, in partnership w/ Michigan Environmental Justice Coalition.

👀 Smaller, lower-income countries often rue the loss of high-skilled workers who emigrate for greater opportunities, but PSC's @deanyang.bsky.social @umfordschool.bsky.social et al find this out-migration often comes with positive feedback loops for countries of origin. myumi.ch/rAwer #EconSky

I learned so much talking to ProPublica for this story. It's a telling window into how Trump/DOGE are using AI to shrink the government and the consequences. And even though this use is particularly ham-handed, it's a good example of the limitations of the technology more generally.🧵 @propublica.org

When I was at @umfordschool.bsky.social for my Master (also where @justinwolfers.bsky.social teaches), it felt like about half the students were international. Not only was it great for international students and US students both, but it clearly was great for US policy, economy and influence too.

Highly educated citizens from low-income and small countries often emigrate to seek opportunities elsewhere. @catiabatista.bsky.social, PSC's @deanyang.bsky.social et al review evidence supporting that, along with "brain drain" effects, indirect “brain gain” effects also benefit origin countries.

Appreciate my work on 911 being featured in State & Hill @umfordschool.bsky.social

I’m honored to be the commencement speaker at the @uofmichigan.bsky.social @umfordschool.bsky.social. These graduate give me so much hope, because our country needs effective public servants now more than ever. Tune in at 4PM to hear an unabashed love letter to public service. Go Blue!

Dean Celeste Watkins-Hayes is one of five University of Michigan faculty members elected to the American Academy of Arts & Sciences. Details: myumi.ch/JPwWG

The Ford School is again ranked #1 in social policy, #2 in policy analysis & health policy, & now top 3 in the nation for graduate programs in public affairs. #GoBlue We are proud to be recognized by our peers as a top policy school at a world-class university. Details: myumi.ch/79ew9