Jeff Horner

Jeff Horner is a Teaching Professor of Urban Studies at Wayne State University's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, specializing in Detroit's urban history, socioeconomics, and municipal policy. His research focuses on topics like urban planning, historical urban dynamics, and racial stratification in cities. He holds a B.A. from Adrian College and an M.U.P. from Wayne State University.

Key research areas include Detroit's 1967 uprising, mortgage lending practices, and Michigan congressional redistricting. His courses emphasize urban studies fundamentals, metropolitan Detroit's unique challenges, and regional planning. He regularly contributes to public discourse on urban affairs through media commentary and published analyses.

Teaching responsibilities include introductory urban studies courses (PS2000/HIS2000/US2000) and advanced topics like Urban Studies Senior Capstone Research (US4620). His work bridges academic research with practical urban policy issues, reflecting over three decades of engagement in Detroit's socio-economic landscape.