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June 7, 2019

the Ford School feed: News for alumni and friends of the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy

Keeping in Touch: Alumni News

RSVP now: Worldwide Ford School Spirit Day. A city near you. – July 11, 2019. More »

RSVP now: APSIA 2019 Networking Reception, Washington, D.C. – June 11, 2019.
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Save the date: Central Bank of the Future conference, Ann Arbor, MI – October 3, 2019. More »

Save the date: Ford School and U-M Homecoming: U-M vs. Iowa, Ann Arbor, MI – October 4-5, 2019. More »

Stay connected: Join other alumni on Facebook and LinkedIn. More »

Multimedia

Commencement 2019: Watch each terrific speech on YouTube

Commencement 2019: Watch each terrific speech.
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Gene Sperling on economic dignity: In conversation with Michael S. Barr – April 15.
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Rucker Johnson (MA ’97 Econ, PhD '02 Econ) on why school integration works – April 17. Watch »

Picture this! Check out our Flickr for images from commencement, the Gramlich Showcase, winter events, and more. Browse »

See your gifts in action. Read about the Victors for Michigan campaign success.
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Greetings from the Dean Dean Michael Barr on his extended trip to Asia, Homecoming plans, and more.
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Alumni News

9^th Annual Worldwide Ford School Spirit Day

Coming July 11 to a festive spot near you. more »

Nominations open: Staebler Award

The Neil Staebler Distinguished Service Award recognizes a Ford School alumnus or alumna for outstanding professional achievement. Nominations are due July 1, 2019.
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Read Class Notes from winter 2019 ... more »

Ryan Etzcorn (MPP '16) reflects on Fulbright experience ... more »

Joshua Rivera (MPP '17) testifies before U.S. House Financial Services Subcommittee ... more »

Faculty News

Faculty promotions approved by regents

Betsey Stevenson, H. Luke Shaefer, and Sarah A. Burgard earn promotions. more »

Dynarski testifies before U.S. House Subcommittee

Susan Dynarski was asked to share expertise on the causes and costs of higher education non-completion. more »

Gerber recognized for teaching innovation ... more »

Jacob honored as Rackham Distinguished Mentor ...
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Charlotte Cavaille joins Ford School faculty ... more »

School News

Ford School ranked #1 in policy analysis, social policy

U.S. News & World Report recognizes Ford School's strength in policy analysis and social policy, among other areas.
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Detroit Neighborhood Entrepreneurs Project makes big impact on small businesses

Program connects Detroit business owners with student and faculty expertise: video and story. more »

Reps. Dingell and Upton have a conversation across difference ... more »

Ned Gramlich’s oral history of the Federal Reserve board released ... more »

Gov. Whitmer credits time at Ford School with running for office ... more »

Student News

Inaugural Eckstein Prize for Interdisciplinary Research goes to PhD student Paul Atwell

Political scientist Atwell’s winning paper, The Reach of Radio: Ending Civil Conflict through Rebel Demobilization was written with economist colleagues. more »

Gillooly and Lee receive prestigious Rackham Predoctoral Fellowship

Ford School joint-PhD students Jessica Gillooly, with sociology and Jieun Lee, with political science, were named Rackham Predoctoral Fellows. more »