Policy Talks @ the Ford School

This Keynote lecture is part of the IPC commemoration of the 20th anniversary of the Rwandan Genocide. April, 2014.

Carrie Hessler-Radelet describes Peace Corps in the 21st Century and the impact it makes on a daily basis. March, 2014.

Kevyn Orr talks about his experiences as Emergency Manager for the City of Detroit. March, 2014.

John Negroponte discusses what makes a good leader and the lessons learned from successes and failures in national security and foreign policy. February, 2014.

Alberto Trejos examines ongoing changes within Cuba's government and society and their implications for the future Cuban economy. December, 2013.

Joshua DuBois, Spiritual Advisor to President Obama & former Executive Director of the White House Faith-based & Neighborhood Partnerships discusses religious issues in the White House & devotionals that he sent to President Obama.

Cecilia Muñoz discusses the current state of immigration reform as well as proposed reforms in Congress. October, 2013.

Alan Bersin, Assistant Secretary of International Affairs and Chief Diplomatic Officer for the Department of Homeland Security, discusses border management using big data. September, 2013.

Margaret Spellings discusses the past, present and future of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 and educational reform. March, 2012.

Alberto Trejos discusses the evolution of Costa Rica's decision to join the Central American Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA) and shares his insight on how political strategy & drama influenced Costa Rica's adoption into CAFTA. November, 2008.

A discussion of the proposed federal tax reform proposals by former Congressman Dave Camp, dean Michael Barr and moderated by President Mark Schlissel. December, 2017.

Hillary Clinton discusses current issues facing the United States and the world, moderated by Michael S. Barr. October, 2019.