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In the Media

Why Ostfeld thinks Harris isn't campaigning on her female identity

Oct 18, 2024 BBC News
Despite the potential to make history by becoming the first female president of the United States, Vice-President Kamala Harris has refrained from highlighting her gender in her campaign. Ford School's Mara Ostfeld argues this is because "[Harris]...
Election issues

Post-election community gathering

Nov 6, 2024, 11:30 am-12:50 pm EST
Rebecca Blank Great Hall and Betty Ford Classroom
On the day after the elections, the Ford School, in conjunction with SAC and UGC, will host a lunch buffet for the Ford School community to get together, eat, and relax after a long election season. 
In the Media

Rabe argues a Trump presidency could reverse IRA funds for Michigan

Oct 14, 2024 Bridge Michigan
The Inflation Reduction Act, a climate spending law, granted Michigan billions towards green efforts in the state. Ford School's Barry Rabe has raised concerns regarding statements from presidential candidate, former President Donald Trump, and his...
Staff

Basma Emam

Administrative Assistant, Weiser Diplomacy Center
Basma holds a BA in Language and Literature and an MA in Cultural Studies from Cairo, Egypt. She recently joined the Weiser Diplomacy Center (WDC) as an Administrative Assistant. Prior to this, she was a fellow at the Center for Interreligious and…

International & Domestic Implications of Government Accountability

Oct 29, 2024, 4:00-5:00 pm EDT
Weill Hall, Room 5240
Join us for "International & Domestic Implications of Government Accountability: A Conversation with Inspector General Jay Lerner," where Lerner will discuss his career in government oversight and the vital role of Inspectors General in ensuring transparency and integrity in both domestic and international contexts.