Departments and Research Centers

Alumni Relations

The Alumni Relations office helps graduates stay connected to the Ford School and each other after graduation through communications, events, and services. 

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HAIL YEAH! Student day of thanks

Mar 14, 2018, 9:30-11:30 am EDT
Weill Hall, Great Hall
Come thank an alum, get a t-shirt, and celebrate the impact all gifts have on our university. Does every gift matter? Hail Yeah!

2018 Fordie Grad Fair

Apr 12, 2018, 11:30 am-1:30 pm EDT
Weill Hall, Great Hall
Graduating BA, MPP/MPA, and PhD students are invited to the fourth annual Fordie Grad Fair to get a head start on graduation preparations.

Ford School Alumni Board Meeting

Apr 5-6, 2019, 8:00 am-12:00 pm EDT
Weill Hall, #3240
The Ford School Alumni Board will be meeting on Friday, April 5 and Saturday, April 6, 2019.
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Ford School and PSID reception at the APPAM conference

Nov 9, 2018, 6:30-8:00 pm EST
Marriott Wardman Park, Washington, DC
The Ford School and the Panel Study of Income Dynamics (PSID) will host a reception for alumni and friends in connection with APPAM's annual fall conference in Washington, DC.
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Reunion schedule

Friday, October 4, 2019 All activities on Friday, October 4 are free to attend and will take place at Weill Hall, 735 S. State Street. Registration is required. Reunion registration closes on September 20 and some events have earlier registration...

The Centennial Reunion

One hundred years ago, we offered the nation's first advanced degree for aspiring public administrators. This year, our centennial year, we're celebrating 100 years of impact with a reunion to remember. Join us!

Stay Connected

HAIL! HAIL! to Michigan the leaders and the best Hire. 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...

Alumni Board

Ford School Alumni Board Founded 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...

Update your information

To continue receiving news of the school, and notice about upcoming alumni events, please take a moment to send us your current contact information by filling out the form below. The Ford School will not release this information to anyone outside of...

Class notes

Want to know what your classmates are up to? Check out the class notes in our biannual magazine, State & Hill. And don't just read about what your friends are doing—let them know what's going on in your life, as well. What's new at work?...

Alumni Board members

Alumni board members strive to increase the visibility of the Ford School; to strengthen the school's alumni network; and to assist the school with student recruitment, career services, and alumni relations activities. The board is comprised of 18...

Alumni Association

Stay connected to resources, events, career services, and more through the Alumni Association of the University of...

Candidates' statements

Graduate Candidates William Dorotinsky, MPP ‘86 Washington, DC World Bank, Government Lead I bring extensive, high-level experience in U.S. domestic policy and international development. Work experience includes: U.S. Office of Management and...

2021 Alumni Board candidate statements

Graduate Candidates Yahya Bajwa, MPP ‘18 Islamabad, Pakistan The World Bank, Policy and Data Analyst Consultant My focus will be on international students. I can guide them about opportunities and how to navigate them. More importantly I can...

Update your information - Confirmation

Staying in touch and connected with you is very important to us. Here are just a few ways. For a complete list and to sign-up for opportunities, check out our ways to stay connected. Hire. Ford School students and alumni are some of the best and...