An illustrious group of Michigan graduates from fields such as economics, education, political science, psychology, public policy, social work, sociology, and women’s studies will discuss past, present, and future research on issues related to gender, race, poverty, inequality, and economic mobility.
The process of technological displacement of workers began in the automobile industry in the 1960's, and with the rise of connectivity and AI it is accelerating rapidly.
DC-area alumni are invited to a book brunch with Shobita Parthasarathy, Associate Professor of Public Policy and Women's Studies and Director, Science, Technology, and Public Policy Program.
This conference will convene experts to discuss Japan’s macroeconomic, trade and security policy, explore the implications of the U.S. election and other key recent developments, and consider Japan’s prospects and policy options going forward.
Ambassador Ahn was appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Korea to the United States of America by President Park Geun-hye in May 2013. From 2012 to 2013, he served as First Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, and before that he served as Korea’s Ambassador to the Kingdom of Belgium and to the European Union. From 2008 to 2011, he was the Deputy Minister for Trade at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, during which time he served as President Lee Myung-bak’s sherpa to the G-20 and G8 outreach meetings.
With a special introduction from Ambassador Christopher R. Hill, THE DIPLOMAT tells the remarkable story of the life and legacy of Ambassador Richard Holbrooke, whose singular career spans fifty years of American foreign policy from Vietnam to Afghanistan.
Tailgate with Fordies and cheer on the Wolverines! Purchase your tickets before Friday, September 11 to guarantee your seat in the Ford School alumni and friends sections at the tailgate and football game.
Plan to attend the fifth annual Worldwide Ford School Spirit Day!
Worldwide Ford School Spirit Day is a series of alumni-led festivities, in cities near and far, that let you meet and mingle with Ford School friends.
The Economic Development Seminar is co-sponsored by the International Policy Center at the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy, Ross School's Business Economics, and the Economics Department (sponsored in part by a generous gift from Jay and Beth Rakow) of the University of Michigan.
100 years of policy at Michigan. 100 ways to show your Ford School spirit. One fun way? Attend the fourth annual Worldwide Ford School Spirit Day, coming this July to a city near you.
Coming back to Ann Arbor for Homecoming? Plan to stop by the Ford School Alumni Open House! All Ford School alumni are invited to enjoy snacks and socialize in the Graduate Career Services and Alumni Relations suite on Friday, October 4, anytime between 1 and 4 p.m. We look forward to seeing you! If you plan to attend, please e-mail Elisabeth Johnston, alumni relations manager. Her contact information is listed below.
Free and open to the public. Remarks Susan Collins, Dean, Gerald R. Ford School Nojin Kwak, Director, Nam Center for Korean Studies Speakers Ambassador Thomas C. Hubbard is Chairman of The Korea Society and senior director at McLarty Associates, where he specializes in Asian affairs.
President Ford waves to the crowd at the Farewell Ceremony for the Montreal-bound U.S. Olympic Team in July 1976.Don't miss out on the second annual Worldwide Ford School Spirit Day, coming this July to a city near you. In the spirit of this summer's Olympic Games, we encourage you to gather together and celebrate your Ford School pride, blue and gold style.