Our weekly roundup of policy-relevant reads and IPPSR-connected research.
Problems
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New App Connects Students On Campus IPPSR Affiliate William Chopik is quoted on the prevalence of chronic loneliness in college students and how to overcome it.
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MSU Project Helps School Officials Find Most Effective Programs New research conducted by IPPSR Affiliates Jennifer Watling Neal and Zachary Neal works towards connecting school administrators to resources aimed at helping students.
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The Wells Fargo Scandal: Is The Profit Model To Blame? MSU economics professor and IPPSR Affiliate Lisa Cook discusses the Wells-Fargo scandal with the Wharton School
Policy
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Scorsone Appointed Senior Deputy Treasurer For Finance IPPSR Affiliate Eric Scorsone recently appointed to a top Michigan Department of Treasury position.
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Five Decades In Newspapers Berl Schwartz Looks Back On His Career In Journalism IPPSR Affiliate Eric Freedman set to interview Berl Schwartz about his career in journalism in September 29th event.
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The City of Detroit: Divided, Separate and Unequal Recent IPPSR Policy Forum panelist Peter Hammer discusses the emerging status of Detroit as a second-class city.
Politics
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Seats Without Candidates Cause Problems For Schools, Cities IPPSR Director Matt Grossmann is interviewed on the difficulties in getting people to run for elected office.
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Michigan Manufacturers Association Names Horn 2016 Legislator of the Year MPLP Alumni and State Sen. Ken Horn is honored by the Michigan Manufacturing Association.
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Flurry Of Bills Pass Before Another Long Break MPLP Alumni and state Rep. Sam Singh comments on the upcoming agenda for the Michigan legislature.
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Why Democrats Have No "Freedom Caucus" IPPSR Director Matt Grossmann pens article on structural differences between the Democratic and Republican parties.
