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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...

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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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...

DEI Resources

Ford School resources The Ford School is dedicated to providing an inclusive and welcoming learning environment for faculty, staff and students. The following Ford School faculty and staff are available to talk with you at any time on any concern...

DEI Coalition

 The DEI Coalition is a school-level coalition of students, faculty, and staff that plan and advise on DEI-related activities and initiatives.

Jobs in public policy

About the search for post-graduation employment The career paths of our alumni and the range of employers recruiting at Ford reflect the versatility and transferability of the MPP/MPA across sectors. The required MPP internship and applied...

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...