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Ford School junior is named U-M's 30th Truman Scholar

Apr 12, 2023
The lack of stability in housing for Brown and Black communities and barriers to college access for Arabic and Muslim high schoolers have been a focus of Yasmine Elkharssa's studies for several years. Now, as the newest Truman Scholar, the...
Yasmine Elkharssa and Celeste Watkins-Hayes
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Giving Blueday: Record-setting day of giving

Apr 12, 2023
On March 15, the Ford School community raised the bar once again for the number of donors in a single day, garnering more than $43,000 for student support. It was part of U-M’s Giving Blueday celebration, a day devoted to philanthropy for U-M causes...
A close-up photo of the entrance to Weill Hall, with "Joan and Sanford Weill Hall" etched into the stone and light reflecting off the large glass windows
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An immersive leadership development experience

Apr 12, 2023
Two Ford School students—Flor Azul Lorenzo (MPP ‘24) and Alejandro Villafuerte (MPA/MSW ‘23)—braved a chilly spring break in northern Michigan to build leadership skills at M-LEAD’s LeaderShape Institute. The scenic, community-driven Camp Michigania...
Leadershape students working on an activity

Fordie Grad Fair

Apr 18, 2023, 11:30 am-1:30 pm EDT
"The Becky" (Great Hall)
Congratulations, '23 graduates! Let's celebrate your upcoming graduation at Fordie Grad Fair!
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Black Perspectives in Public Policy

Apr 10, 2023 1:21:07

Patrick Wimberly and Theodore Jones join the Ford School in conversation with DeAndre Cavert, P3E community engagemen manager. April, 2023.

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Michigan environmental leaders analyze CLOSUP recycling report

Apr 9, 2023
The Center for Local, State and Urban Policy released a new report that polled local officials on issues related to recycling as part of the Michigan Local Recycling Policy Project. The Capital News Service gathered reactions from across the...
Recycling bins
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