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3/30/2021
UM-Dearborn graduate programs stand out in latest rankings
All UM-Dearborn colleges are recognized in the U.S. News & World Report “Best Graduate Schools” rankings....
3/29/2021
Would free college reduce income inequality?
Access to post-secondary education has been listed as a government priority. Is this the answer to reducing the country's wealth gap? Economics Professor Patricia Smith shares what the research says....
3/22/2021
Do undocumented immigrants pose a criminal threat?
Assistant Professor Maya Barak shares her “crimmigration” research to give a better understanding of why deviant behavior and immigration are connected in political rhetoric, media messages and the American consciousness — and what the evidence says about...
3/17/2021
Grading the vaccine rollout
Two UM-Dearborn experts explain why equity and vaccine hesitancy are proving to be such persistent challenges....
3/17/2021
With inflation, the Fight for $15 should now be the Fight for $17
Looking at this and what academic research says about the economic impact of paying workers more per hour, Economics Professor Bruce Pietrykowski provides insight into the federal minimum wage debate....
3/3/2021
Beyond the wall
No matter which side you are on, walls are divisive. Looking throughout history, CASL faculty member Kristin Poling says it’s important to understand that walls don’t hold power; it’s the people who do....
3/1/2021
How will redistricting reshape Michigan politics?
Two UM-Dearborn experts say undoing gerrymandering is a crucial step for maximizing representation. But it's not a magic bullet....
2/17/2021
A successful lab experiment
Knowing the importance of hands-on learning to understand scientific processes, professors adjusted their lab lessons so students could continue to benefit from experiential learning wherever their locations. And students say it’s working....
2/15/2021
'In America, opportunity is measured by ZIP code'
Associate Professor Kevin Early, a criminologist and expert in the field, is featured on the BET+ series "American Gangster: Trap Queens," which gives a platform for people to share their stories....
2/15/2021
How we’ll ultimately learn to trust autonomous vehicles
People are still extremely skeptical of letting machines do the driving. Here’s how we might get past that....