The University of Michigan Center for Local, State, and Urban Policy (CLOSUP) teamed up with DAC Bond to develop a free, open source proof of concept tool that will allow users to convert the data in their Annual Comprehensive Financial Reports from Excel/Word format into XBRL, a leading open source data standard for financial reporting.
Join STPP for a webinar about the importance of bringing together technical experts with civil society organizations to produce technology and technology policy that serves the public interest.
Join the Ford School's Center for Racial Justice for a rich conversation with three esteemed scholars and CRJ Visiting Fellows - whose art, scholarship, and activism expand our political imagination for transformative social change.
Explore the shifting landscape of U.S. foreign assistance, examining its evolving commitment to human rights, democracy, and the rule of law in a changing global context.
Please join the Science, Technology, and Public Policy Program for a webinar introducing the findings of a new report, "Broadening Horizons: How STEM-in-Society Programs Train Socially Responsible Scientists, Engineers, and Policy Leaders."
AI adoption is already changing how people work, with a growing number of companies adopting AI systems to handle an increasing number of tasks. While many things remain unknown, Ford School Professor Betsey Stevenson will take us through what we can learn from the past, what we are already seeing today, and what might be the best way forward for both income and human flourishing.
Walter and Leonore Annenberg Auditorium (Room 1120)
Joan and Sanford Weill Hall
The Ford School's Karl and Martha Kohn Professor of Social Policy, Christina Weiland, will deliver her Kohn lecture reflecting on her work on early childhood interventions and public policies on children’s development, especially on children from families with low incomes.
This event will explore national security and foreign policy across the Biden and Trump administrations, offering a deep dive into key issues shaping the 2020s.
Joan and Sanford Weill Hall Annenberg Auditorium (1120)
Join Jeff Lawson, owner of satirical news site “The Onion”, and award-winning journalist Kara Swisher for a discussion on the status of our media, democracy, and more at this live taping of “On with Kara Swisher”.
Dan Honig discusses his book, Mission Driven Bureaucrats: "Imagine a world where government workers are not just faceless cogs in a vast bureaucratic machine but passionate individuals dedicated to making a real difference."
"I Hope This Helps!" is a humorous, genre-bending hybrid documentary that invites viewers to ponder the evolving relationship between humanity and technology.
Morris Lawrence Building
Washtenaw Community College
Join the Ford School's Robert Hampshire, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell, and Daiana Furchgott-Roth (George Washington University) for a discussion surrounding the future of USDOT research funding and economic impacts from the new administration.
Each spring, Ford School faculty and staff nominate dozens of outstanding student research and service projects for recognition at the Gramlich Showcase of Student Work. Established in 2008 to honor internationally renowned economist and former Ford School dean, Ned Gramlich, this event features exceptional student work on a broad range of local, national, and international policy challenges.
Politicians from across the aisle discuss cross-partisan collaboration and how it can play a vital role in promoting unity, understanding, and constructive dialogue, ultimately benefiting the public by facilitating more inclusive and effective governance.
Giving Blueday is the University of Michigan’s annual day of giving. Students, alumni, and so many others come together to support and raise awareness for causes across the U-M community. We have thousands of causes to donate to and learn about such as our incredible student organizations, scholarship funds, and so much more. This year, Giving Blueday is on Wednesday, March 19th, 2025.
Many prominent social scientists have advocated for random-draw lotteries as a solution to the “problem” of college admissions. They argue that lotteries will be fair and equitable, eliminate corruption, reduce student anxiety, restore democratic ideals, and end debates over race-conscious admissions. In response, we simulate potential lottery effects on student enrollment by race, gender, and income, using robust simulation methods. If we went to a lottery system, what would happen to student diversity? And how would this change the built relationship between students and selective colleges?
Please join the Year of Democracy, Civic Empowerment, & Global Engagement, the Ford School of Public Policy, & members of Ann Arbor's new Comprehensive Plan planning committee.
Explore actionable solutions to one of the most pressing issues of our time—homelessness—at a moment when our local community is reporting the fastest and highest rates of homelessness in its history. This event features a powerful new documentary, Beyond the Bridge: A Solution to Homelessness, which examines the root causes of homelessness and explores comprehensive solutions, followed by a panel discussion.
In this virtual workshop, Dr. Amanda Alexander will discuss how people who are are committed to collective liberation stave off burn out, jadedness, and despair so that we can remain in this work for the long haul.
This roundtable takes stock of what we learned from a year when a whopping 4 billion people – half the world’s population, from America to India to Mexico to South Africa – had the opportunity to vote.
Grammy-winning saxophonist Branford Marsalis will take time from his performance schedule to share his insights into the relationship between art, culture, and public policy.
Joan and Sanford Weill Hall, Betty Ford Classroom (Room # 1110)
We Must Tell More Complete Stories is a Black Feminist filmmaking masterclass led by Center for Racial Justice Fellow Charlene A. Carruthers. Carruthers will offer her methods for crafting stories for filmmaking and beyond that embody Black feminist values and practices. A discussion will follow a screening of her short film The Funnel.
Join us for an unforgettable evening with four trailblazing women in the arts, each bringing their own unique vision on how art can heal our society—on a national, community, and personal level. Part performance, part interactive workshop, and part discussion, this dynamic event explores the themes of care, resilience, and self expression in times of challenge.
