Leadership

Co-chaired by Mike Ford (son of President Ford) and Jason Carter (grandson of President Carter) examine the inner workings of the election process as well as expectations for staff conduct around elections. September, 2024. 

Deputy Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services at the U.S.

Federal Reserve Bank Vice Chair Michael Barr, former dean of the Ford School, discusses the workings of the Fed, his work on banking reform, and the lessons of leadership he has learned. March, 2024.

The 2023 Mayors Forum will focus on topics particular to Big Ten college cities including development of infrastructure that promotes social cohesion, challenges and opportunities of creating an infrastructure for urban technology, and campus and

Paula Lantz, James B. Hudak Professor of Health Policy, discusses what public policy is and why it matters.

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo will reflect on economic growth, innovation, and American competitiveness in conversation with Professor Betsey Stevenson. September, 2023.

Prior to the March 8 public event alongside CNN anchor Chris Wallace, Governor Gretchen Whitmer spoke with a small group of Ford School students about policy challenges and opportunities in Michigan and beyond. Learn more about the event and

P3E hosts a discussion of policy perspectives on women’s rights issues with Christie Baer, Mara Ostfeld, Tonya Burns, and Missy Stults.

In honor of Martin Luther King Jr Day, the Ford School welcomes former US Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson. January, 2023.    

Former Michigan Representatives Andy Levin (D-MI) and Peter Meijer (R-MI) and Amb (ret) Susan Page, Michigan Law and Ford School professor will explore the bipartisan challenge of restoring faith in o

James B. Hoodak Professor of Health Policy, Paula Lantz, and Assistant Professor of Information, Chris Brooks from the University of Michigan share a preview of their new online course, "Data Analytics in the Public Sector with R." 

Learn more about the PPIA JSI application process for summer 2023.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Senator Chris Coons (D-DE) discuss foreign policy priorities and global challenges. April, 2022.

Hear from masters students on the impact individualized leadership coaching made on their summer internship. April, 2022.

The 16/50 Project hosts an interactive panel experience to meet the force of women leading communities in Michigan, engage with local government challenges, and learn more about the municipal management profession. March, 2022.

This event will explore how individuals can impact policy by being appointed to advisory boards and commissions specifically focusing on Ann Arbor as an example. March, 2022.

Join STPP for a panel discussion on the role of universities and public policy in cultivating socially responsible engineers. March, 2022.

TIME National Political Correspondent Molly Ball discusses with Craig Gilbert the 2020 election and what we learned and how can we strengthen democracy going forward. March, 2022.

Eugene Kang discusses his past Teneo and former Obama White House in this edition of Young Leaders in Public Service. February, 2022.

Faculty discussant Bill Bynum, Towsley Policymaker in Residence, will focus on the role of policy to advance economic opportunity for disenfranchised populations. January 12, 2022.

Michael Barr talks with One Detroit about the aftermath of the Jan 6 assault on the United States Capital. January 6, 2022. 

Join P3E for a discussion with Andrea LaFontaine, Executive Director for Michigan Trails & Greenways Alliance. November, 2021.

This discussion will analyze the well-being and neglect of police officers, which affects their decision-making and mental health in a vicious cycle, and possible solutions to the issue. November, 2021.

Michael Randall, senior director of community impact at the American Heart Association. November, 2021.

Professor of Economics and Law James Hines discusses the most sensible way to pay for the federal government, noting that the answer lies largely in higher tax rates, not in the many popularly-discussed alternatives. November, 2021.

Amy Lindholm, Michigan State Friend of the Court Bureau, shares her journey, what led her to dedicate her life to public service, and the skills that helped her to become uccessful. November, 2021.

Join P3E for a discussion with Michigan State Representative Kevin Coleman. October, 2021.

Phillip Schermer, the Founder and CEO of Project Healthy Minds, a millennial/Gen Z-driven non-profit startup focuses on tackling one of the defining issues of our generation: the growing mental health crisis. October, 2021.

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization, talks global public health and the ongoing coronavirus pandemic response. October, 2021.

This webinar analyzes the testimony the Commission has received from citizens and Communities of Interest about their mapping preferences, a discussion of the timeline for creating final maps, and useful tips for the public. September, 2021.