Join us for an event that’s more than just a celebration—it’s a call to action. In alignment with the University of Michigan’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Symposium's 2025 theme of "Restless Dissatisfaction: An Urgent Call for the Pursuit of Justice and Equality," we invite students, staff, faculty and the greater community to a powerful and inspiring gathering.
Looking at programs from more than 140 countries, a University of Michigan-led study concludes that large-scale, government-funded child cash transfer programs improve child health...
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.
To improve early learning programs nationwide, policymakers and funders are investing in curriculum, professional development, and assessments. However, ensuring educational partners are well-prepared to deliver them remains a crucial...
A podcast from WCMU spoke with the Ford School's Alan Deardorff to better understand Trump's motivation using tariffs as a bargaining tool. Deardorff explained "We haven't done it much [using tariffs for trade negotiating] for many decades because...
USA Today covers recent reports of misinformation surrounding the number of battle deaths as a result from the war in Ukraine. The Ford School's Javed Ali says "Regardless of the analytic estimates of how many military or irregular forces have died,...
Since the 2022 Supreme Court decision in Dobbs v Jackson Women’s Health Organization, state ballot measures, which allow citizens to vote on state constitutional amendments and laws, have become a significant form of abortion policymaking. Paula...
On December 16, 2024, Ford School Associate Professor Sarah Cohodes testified before the New Jersey Senate Higher Education Committee. She was called on to speak at a public hearing to assist lawmakers in evaluating the status of charter schools...
A single conversation with a close family member may not change a young woman’s views on policies protecting their rights, but it can strongly influence young men’s...
Twelve Ford School students were honored at the University of Michigan’s Winter Commencement on December 15, 2024. Nine MPPs and three BAs were conferred at Crisler Arena....
