A creative, research-based approach to strengthening democracies–now and for a better future

Honoring the legacy of President Ford through bipartisan cooperation and civility, community service, and public sector service.

Our faculty think, speak out, and teach about structural inequality–about differential outcomes and experiences for Black people and other marginalized populations in education, policing, health, economics, finance, and other key...

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HAIL! HAIL! to Michigan the leaders and the bestHire. Assist. Invest. Learn.Hire. Ford School students and alumni are some of the best and brightest leaders, eager to apply their skills to policy challenges in the public, private, and non-profit...

Ford School Alumni BoardFounded in 1990, the Ford School Alumni Board offers peer-elected alumni a first-hand understanding of the school's goals, programs, and key issues—and enables members to share their wisdom and experiences in an advisory...

Launching your career Graduates of our BA program are well-equipped to act, serve, and lead in the public, private, and not-for-profit sectors. We're here to...

Virtual information sessions Information session dates will be coming...

Neil Staebler Distinguished Alumni Service AwardThe Neil Staebler Distinguished Service Award recognizes a Ford School alum for outstanding professional achievement consistent with Neil Staebler’s dedication to excellence in public service. In...

Policy concentrations in the MPP program The Master of Public Policy (MPP) degree at the Ford School is a generalist degree, through which students gain research, analytic, management and communications skills that are highly transferable across...