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...

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Ford School's Bachelor of Arts in public policy program.

Since launching in 2016, The Youth Policy Lab (YPL) at the University of Michigan has helped community and government agencies make informed, impactful policy and program decisions. The most recent annual report shares remarkable growth and...

 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...