1. U.S. Dept. of Education

    Turning an economic eye on education

    As the first chief economist in the U.S. Dept. of Education, Ford School alumnus Jordan Matsudaira, PhD ’05, seeks to best promote academic and financial success for students in higher education. Ford professor Kevin Stange has a one-year appointment alongside Matsudaira.

  2. President Schlissel with reporters

    Schlissel stresses U-M’s impact on society

    The world’s most daunting challenges are the University’s greatest opportunities, says U-M president.

  3. Mary Sue Coleman's open letter to President Obama

    In December, U-M president Mary Sue Coleman called for Obama’s leadership in restoring the United States’ higher education system.

    Related: Can the public Ivies be saved? (Washington Post)

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