News
April 16, 2020
IPPSR Research Tracks School Response to COVID-19
As Michigan and states across the country return to in-person learning in K-12 classrooms, IPPSR tracks schools' response to COVID-19.
February 18, 2021
Rosenthal Award Honors Past and Present Legislative Interns
One student's legacy: the prestigious Daniel Rosenthal Prize. Good luck to everyone who has applied.
February 09, 2021
Cook Political Report Founder at MPLP Fundraiser
Analyst, forecaster Charlie Cook headlines April 29 event.
January 18, 2021
From Filmmaker to Family Advocate, New Class of MPLP Seated
Class of 2021 launching 10-month learning and leading journey.
Programs
State of the State Survey
SOSS takes the public pulse on Michigan’s economy and leadership each quarter. Researchers are invited to add questions.
Office for Survey Research
OSR has produced major research data for faculty, government agencies and major corporations by mail, phone and web.
Legislative Leadership Program
This short course in public policy offers select training to those newly elected to the Michigan Senate and House.
Public Policy Forums
IPPSR’s series of public policy forums combine evidence-based research, theory and best practice. They are open to the public. Reserve a seat.
Michigan Applied Public Policy Research Program
Grants are awarded for applied policy research. They encourage the exchange of ideas between faculty and policymakers.
Michigan Political Leadership Program
MPLP is one of the nation’s premiere leadership training programs, selecting 24 diverse men and women each year.
Events
Quello Center: Digital Futures Workshop
Online via Zoom
IPPSR Public Policy Forum
Online Via Zoom
Blog
February 26, 2021
What Lessons to be Learned from Two Pandemics?
State of the State podcasters ask if we will pay heed to the lessons learned in 1918 and 2020.
March 02, 2021
From Pandemic to Presidential Election
We all ask ourselves where we were during especially memorable – for better or for worse – times.
February 17, 2021
Michigan's Next Round of COVID-19 Relief Stalls over Inter-Branch Power Struggle
The delayed distribution of federal and state funds is a detrimental, albeit unsurprising, consequence of partisan squabbling.
January 29, 2021
Michigan Political Views Fall along Demographic and Partisan Lines
New SOSS county-level analyses show Trump and Whitmer approval ratings divided by race, education, income, and geography