| Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy

Celebrating former dean Rebecca M. Blank

Nov 1, 2022, 11:45 am-1:30 pm EDT
Weill Hall, Annenberg Auditorium (1120)
Join us for a big moment for the Ford School and a don’t-miss community event, as we honor former dean Rebecca (Becky) Blank by naming our building’s beautiful central gathering space–currently known as The Great Hall–for her, in grateful tribute to her leadership and legacy.
Photo of then-dean Becky Blank and former President Gerald R. Ford, taken on the occasion of the naming of the Ford School
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Photo of Julian Brave NoiseCat speaking to an audience of Ford School, U-M, and area community members
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Ali comments on enormity of FBI terrorist watch list

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Headshot of Javed Ali at Weill Hall's main staircase, looking off to the side of the frame
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Closely cropped headshot of Javed Ali in Weill Hall's 2nd floor hallway
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Stevenson reacts to September inflation report

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Headshot of Javed Ali at Weill Hall's 4th floor Whitman Lounge, speaking to someone off camera
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El-Sayed comments on state of political culture

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'MarketWatch' notes Poverty Solutions child tax credit research

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Professors Pilkauskas, Michelmore and Shaefer pose for headshots
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