The Marketing Communication department is responsible for advancing the Ford School’s visibility and reputation with prospective students, alumni, academic and policy communities, and other audiences.
Madison Brow is our Marketing Communications Specialist, serving as project manager and consultant for design projects and lead for our brand, photography, and paid…
Senior Communications & Outreach Strategist, Office of Marketing & Communications
As a Ford School alum (MPP ‘09), Rebecca has 15 years of experience in strategic communication, public policy analysis and advocacy, and strategy development with the public, non-profit, and philanthropic sectors. Working with other departments,…
Katrina (they/she) brings experience in community organizing and a dedication to developing accessible communication strategies to advance the Ford School's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion efforts.
Director of Marketing & Communications, Office of Marketing & Communications
As Director of Marketing and Communications, Quanda oversees the advancement of the Ford School’s visibility and reputation. She leads a team that is responsible for the strategic planning, development, and execution of cross-platform marketing…
Assistant Director of Digital Strategy, Office of Marketing & Communications
Digital project manager, social media whisperer, developer, educator, and advanced applications of technologies. I look for opportunities to apply technologies to increase communication, engagement, and distribution of information to provide better results for end users.
Web Developer, Office of Marketing & Communications
Joe Payovich is a web designer at the University of Michigan's Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy, where he supports the web and digital projects needs of the Education Policy Initiative, Program for Practical Policy Engagement, Poverty…
State & Hill, the print magazine of the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy, is a bi-annual publication featuring stories about the school's students, alumni, and faculty. Feature articles vary in each issue, and generally highlight noteworthy...
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The Ford School is pleased to announce an exciting lineup of winter ‘21 semester virtual events. We will be hosting distinguished faculty members, policymakers, and writers for events on topics ranging from energy policy and leadership, to racial...
Just in time for the beginning of the fall 2020 semester, the Ford School launched its new website, providing the school with an inviting and modern look, a streamlined architecture, and a major technological upgrade.
“We wanted to have a site...
For those away from campus, but who miss it dearly, our custom Zoom backgrounds will give you a little taste of 'hoMe.'
Zoom, a popular video conferencing app, allows you to upload custom virtual backgrounds and instantly appear in the location...
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The International Economic Development Program (IEDP) was established in 1999 by the International Policy Student Association (IPSA) with support and strategic guidance from the late Professor Katherine Terrell. It is a three-credit academic program...
The following links will allow you to do certain things on our site like our old admin page. The following links will work if you have the appropriate permissions so if you can't access something or see something in particular, please contact the...
In September 2015, Dean Susan M. Collins officially launched the Ford School’s diversity, equity, and inclusion strategic planning initiative.
The Ford School's five-year strategic plan was launched in October 2016, along with the University of...
Designed by Robert A.M. Stern Architects, Joan and Sanford Weill Hall opened in August 2006. The 85,000-square-foot building on the northeast corner of State and Hill streets offers state-of-the-art classrooms, event spaces, and comfortable niches...
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The Ford School is located at the southwestern corner of the University of Michigan's central campus, at the junction between State and Hill Streets. To find directions from your current location, use our mailing address: 735 South State Street, Ann Arbor, Michigan. For public transportation options, read on.
