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The Ford School believes the cultivation of sound writing skills to be an essential component of a public policy...

Academic planning and supportBA, Masters, and PhD students can connect with staff in the Office of Student and Academic...

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Feb 21, 2019

Workshop series helps Ford students with communication skills

Even the best policies still need to be communicated well... more

Jul 09, 2018

Students publish 15th edition of the Michigan Journal of Public Affairs

In June, Ford School graduate students announced the... more

Link to:Students explore the power of narrative in

Nov 21, 2017

Students explore the power of narrative in "Storytelling for Policy Writing"

Dina Emam (MPP/MAE '18) shared an intimate glimpse into the... more

Link to:Kramer, cofounder of MarketSnacks, makes Forbes magazine

Nov 17, 2017

Kramer, cofounder of MarketSnacks, makes Forbes magazine "30 under 30" list

This Tuesday, Forbes magazine honored Jack Kramer (MPP/MBA... more

Nov 07, 2017

Michigan Journal of Public Affairs launches 2017 special issue on equity and criminal justice

On September 20, the Michigan Journal of Public Affairs... more

Sep 22, 2017

Internship field report, Will Feuer @ Southeast Asia Globe in Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Will Feuer (BA '19) submitted this field report from his... more

Aug 10, 2017

For better learning, "Lay down the laptop and pick up a pen," writes Dynarski

Susan Dynarski’s latest Brookings piece, “For better... more

Link to:Welcome to the Ford School's 2017 Public Policy and International Affairs Fellows

IMPACT STORY

Jun 05, 2017

Welcome to the Ford School's 2017 Public Policy and International Affairs Fellows

Please join us in welcoming the Ford School's 2017 Public... more

Dec 15, 2016

Fall 2016 State & Hill magazine focuses on “Innovation for the Public Good”

The fall 2016 issue of State & Hill magazine was mailed... more

Link to:Michigan Journal of Public Affairs publishes 2016 volume on constitutional rights, freedoms

IMPACT STORY

Sep 20, 2016

Michigan Journal of Public Affairs publishes 2016 volume on constitutional rights, freedoms

The editorial board of the Michigan Journal of Public... more

Link to:Chimera, Morse, and Ralph--the Ford School's writing instructors--get

May 05, 2016

Chimera, Morse, and Ralph--the Ford School's writing instructors--get "The Last Word"

Beth Chimera , David Morse , and Alex Ralph —the Ford... more

Apr 21, 2016

Sam Gringlas (BA '16) receives Avery and Jule Hopwood Award for creative nonfiction

Congratulations to Sam Gringlas , a graduating senior at... more

Dec 10, 2015

Holiday parties and skits, it’s all part of the Ford School experience

No one really knows when the Ford School put on its first... more

Link to:'Ford School feed' - run for the Alumni Board, Dynarski receives NASPAA award, school launches Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion strategic planning initiative

Oct 22, 2015

'Ford School feed' - run for the Alumni Board, Dynarski receives NASPAA award, school launches Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion strategic planning initiative

The latest edition of the Ford School feed , an email news... more

Sep 22, 2015

Now available, spring 2015 edition of the Michigan Journal of Public Affairs (MJPA)

The Michigan Journal of Public Affairs (MJPA) has published... more

Jun 05, 2015

Bertram Askwith, a U-M friend, remembered

A former Michigan Daily editor, U-M alumnus Bert Askwith (... more

May 26, 2015

Elena Delbanco’s debut novel, The Silver Swan, published to rave reviews

“An enthralling tale about music and the passions it... more

May 08, 2014

Matt Johnson's American Bureaucrat blog highlights the people and ideas public policy is meant to serve

By Thomas O'Mealia (BA '14) As deputy director of the... more

Dec 16, 2013

From dreaming to doing - tuition equality now

On April 17, 2013, at approximately 6:00 p.m., 50-60 people... more

Dec 07, 2012

Congratulations to John Chamberlin, Elena Delbanco as they retire

As the semester draws to a close, as John grades his last... more

Past events

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Jan

A deeper black: Race in America

Ta-Nehisi Coates delves into the conflicted and hopeful... more

2015 -

5:10 pm to 6:00 pm

Apr

Getting it right on social media

Join the Program for Practical Policy Engagement,... more

2019 -

11:30 am to 1:00 pm

Mar

Getting your op-ed placed

Join the Program for Practical Policy Engagement,... more

2019 -

11:30 am to 1:00 pm

Feb

Getting the media on your side

Join the Program for Practical Policy Engagement,... more

2019 -

11:30 am to 1:00 pm

Jan

Getting the story told

Join the Program for Practical Policy Engagement,... more

2019 -

11:30 am to 1:00 pm

Oct

“Trump, Twitter and Fake News: How Journalists Can Build Credibility by Opening Up Their Work” with David Fahrenthold

Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter David Fahrenthold of The... more

2017 -

2:30 pm to 4:00 pm

Oct

Humanists in the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy Writing for the Public

As part of the Institute for the Humanities' Year of... more

2016 -

12:30 pm

Jun

Megan Tompkins-Stange talks Policy Patrons!

Literati is pleased to host Megan Tompkins-Stange in... more

2016 -

7:00 pm to 8:45 pm

Jan

The Refugee Crisis: Who makes it to safety?

The Ford School is pleased to welcome 2013 Livingston Award... more

2015 -

4:00 pm to 5:30 pm

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Welcome our new Public Policy and International Affairs Fellows

The PPIA program, which the Ford School has participated in each year since 1983, aims to promote diversity in public...

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Michigan Journal of Public Affairs publishes 2016 edition

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On constitutional rights and freedoms

The editorial board of the Michigan Journal of Public Affairs (MJPA) is pleased to announce the 2016 edition of the...

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