Established in 2008 to honor internationally renowned economist and former Ford School dean, Ned Gramlich, this event features exceptional student work on a broad range of local, national, and international policy challenges.
Our curriculum is rigorous, relevant, interdisciplinary, and hands-on. Learn about our rigorous academics, grounded in social science research and quantitative analysis, directly from our world-class faculty.
Developing Future Leaders in U.S.-Russia Relations
On March 25, the University of Michigan Regents approved the appointment of Katherine Michelmore as associate professor of public policy, with tenure, effective August 30, 2021.
Michelmore is a leading scholar and educator on the social safety...
We’ll celebrate the Classes of 2021 with a heartfelt set of virtual events and online tributes, including opportunities for families and friends to come together, meet our faculty and staff, and congratulate their graduates.
Harold Lewis Kohn and his twin sister, Arlene Susan, were born on April 1, 1945, at Sydenham Hospital in upper Manhattan, New York. They joined older sister, Lenore Barbara, the first child of Karl and Martha Sternberg Kohn. The Kohns emigrated...
Carol Anne Kakalec was born February 6, 1946, in Washington, DC, the second daughter of John and Juanita T. Kakalec. While stationed at Ft. Knox during World War II, John met Juanita Tharp at a Kentucky Derby party in 1942; they were married on...
“There are a lot of countries that [provide a monthly child tax benefit] already; some for decades: Canada, Austria, Denmark, France, Germany, Australia. These countries have decided, 'hey, raising kids is expensive, and the government has a reason...
Eight new University of Michigan faculty positions have been selected for funding in the first round of hires that will be a part of the Anti-Racism Faculty Hiring Initiative.
One of those new hires will be at the Ford School, with a focus on...
