Upcoming events

Discover the path forward for Syria, navigating the hurdles of recovery and the potential for global collaboration after years of turmoil.

Join faculty experts to learn about Birthright Citizenship in the United States

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." 

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.

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”.

Spring Preview is designed to help admitted master's students get to know our faculty, staff, current students—and each other!

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.

Food for Thought is a monthly lunchtime opportunity for Ford School students, faculty, and staff to come together and discuss the breaking news or most compelling policy issues of the day.

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.

Join us for a screening of the OSCAR® nominated documentary SUGARCANE followed by a Q&A with filmmakers Julian Brave NoiseCat and Emily Kassie.

A conversation with the former Belgian Prime Minister, Alexander De Croo.