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Riecker Michigan Delegation Fellowship

 In the winter of 2016, the Ford School piloted an exciting new fellowship: the Riecker Michigan Delegation Fellowship. Named for Margaret (Ranny) Riecker, a longtime friend and generous benefactor of our school, this fellowship sent one...
Election issues

A President Resigns: 50 Years Later

Aug 8, 2024, 3:00 pm EDT
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library
The Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum presents A President Resigns: 50 Years Later, a virtual panel discussion on the resignation. 
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Election issues

Addressing the Nixon Pardon

Sep 10, 2024, 6:30 pm EDT
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library
Presidential historian, acclaimed author and president of Duquesne University, Ken Gormley, will discuss President Ford’s controversial pardon of Richard M. Nixon in 1974, 50 years ago.

Joint PhD FAQs

Commonly asked questions Click on the sections below to see the answers to a list of the frequently asked questions about the Ford School of Public Policy’s joint PhD...

Student employment

Job opportunities Many Ford School students seek employment opportunities that use the skills they are developing while in graduate school. There are a number of graduate student assistantships and work-study positions available. Graduate...

U-M and federal funding

University of Michigan resources Rackham Graduate School The Rackham Graduate School administers a number of fellowship programs with various eligibility criteria. These fellowships often require a detailed application and have deadlines...

Class notes

Want to know what your classmates are up to? Check out the class notes in our biannual magazine, State & Hill. And don't just read about what your friends are doing—let them know what's going on in your life, as well. What's new at work?...