| Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy

2023 Ford School Commencement

Apr 30, 2023 1:47:51

The Ford School is proud to celebrate the achievements of the graduating classes of 2023!

Fanta Conde in her graduation regalia, pictured in front of a crowd of her peers at Commencement

Richard Norton Smith: The Surprising Life and Historic Presidency of Gerald R. Ford

Apr 17, 2023 1:30:00

The Ford School hosts an event as part of the long-awaited book tour for Richard Norton Smith's An Ordinary Man: The Surprising Life and Historic Presidency of Gerald R. Ford, with Richard Norton Smith and Hank Meijer.

In the Media

Ali calls for school safety improvements

Mar 29, 2023 USA Today

Javed Ali, USA Today: "Every shooter seems to be driven by different factors. We need to raise the bar in terms of security to either deter people from thinking about conducting attacks or minimize the impacts of attacks when one does indeed occur....

Shobita Parthasarathy: Why I Research

Feb 21, 2022 0:04:04

Shobita Parthasarathy explores comparative and international politics and policy related to science and technology. She is interested in how to develop innovation and associated policy to better achieve public interest and social justice goals.

PubPol 750

PubPol 750.016: Topics: Great Power Rivalry and the International Order

Kamissa Camara

Great power rivalry is a critical concept that frames current perceptions of international affairs around China's rise, Russia's resurgence and the United States relative...

News

Haverkamp brings expertise to White House Forum on Climate Change Solutions

Mar 30, 2023

Jennifer Haverkamp, professor of practice at the Ford School and director of the Graham Sustainability Institute, was among a group of scholars who recently met at the White House to discuss the role of educational institutions in creating and...

Voices of the Ford School | Juli Adhikari

Mar 29, 2023 0:00:42

Juli Adhikari (MPP ‘24), a student with a background in political science and government, talks about why she chose the Ford School and why future students should as well.

In the Media

Foreign Affairs asks Wolfers, "Are we headed toward recession?"

Mar 30, 2023 Foreign Affairs

Justin Wolfers, Foreign Affairs: "The economy definitely could fall into recession—there is always a risk—but it is worth remembering that it is never a certainty. The only time horizon over which economists have a good record in predicting...

In the Media

Ivacko reveals factors behind threats to local officials

Mar 24, 2023 Wisconsin Public Radio

Tom Ivacko, Wisconsin Public Radio: "There's been a very concerted, ongoing effort with very strong media behind it to convince people that there are enemies in the public sector, undercutting their own democracy and working against the interests of...

In the Media

Wolfers: Silicon Valley Bank run shows need for regulation

Mar 24, 2023 Fast Politics

Justin Wolfers, Fast Politics: "Because of a much broader and much harder truth, which is that even if you're the most fervent believer in market forces, well-run markets require regulation. And nowhere is that more clearly the case than when...

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