Learn more about the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy at the University of Michigan, one of the nation's top-ranked policy schools. Our Masters in Public Policy program offers rigorous graduate education to policy analysts and public managers, who become well-trained in the analysis of economic, political, and organizational issues. We also offer joint doctoral degrees with the U-M's Sociology, Economics, and Political Science Departments, along with a newly-launched undergraduate liberal arts degree in public policy. Our interdisciplinary faculty - leaders in their fields - are committed to the effective use of the social sciences to understand public problems and contribute to their solution.

In the News

Brian Jacob interviewed by Chicago Public Radio about school policies, teacher absenteeism. 2/8/2010. [More]

CLOSUP publishes brief on prison, corrections expenditures—the final in a series on key policy issues in Michigan. 2/8/2010. [More]

Research by Matt Davis explored in New York Times article, "When the Patient Can't Afford the Care." 2/4/2010. [More]

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Multimedia

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Financing Development of Drugs and Vaccines for Neglected Diseases Paul Wilson and Matthew Davis
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The Experience of Innumerable Minds: Diversity in Policy Making Scott E. Page
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Are High-Quality Schools Enough to Close the Achievement Gap?: Evidence from a Bold Social Experiment in Harlem Roland Fryer
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U.S.-Russia Relations: Status of the 'Reset' Ambassador John Beyrle
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Upcoming Events

Los Angeles Area Alumni Happy Hour Thursday, March 4, 2010. 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. [Details]

3rd Annual Gramlich Showcase of Student Work Wednesday, March 17, 2010. 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.. [Details]

Health Care Reform at the State vs National Level: Tradeoffs and Tipping Points Monday, March 22, 2010. 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. [Details]

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E-Recruiting

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Student Directory

Academic Resources

Course schedules: Winter 2010

Research Centers

Center for Public Policy in Diverse Societies

Center for Local, State, and Urban Policy

International Policy Center

National Poverty Center

Nonprofit and Public Management Center

Also housed at the Ford School: U-M Center for Ethics in Public Life

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Employers: Interested in hiring a Ford School grad?

Our MPP/MPA Class of 2010 Resume Books are now available. To request an electronic copy, please click here.

To learn more about the Ford School's Employer Services, visit our site or contact Graduate Career Services at 734-615-9557.

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Check out our new video library

The Ford School's new video library is up and running. The new library allows you to watch, embed, or email videos of the school's public lectures, news videos, and research briefs. You can also listen to podcasts and subscribe to video and audio RSS feeds.

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Stay connected and up to date with Ford School news and events via the Feed, Facebook, LinkedIn, InCircle, Twitter, RSS feeds, podcasts, and our new video library. Alumni - sign up for lifetime email addresses and update your contact information.

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