Program in Practical Policy Engagement

Patrick Wimberly and Theodore Jones join the Ford School in conversation with DeAndre Cavert, P3E community engagemen manager. April, 2023.

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

A new law that gives the state of Michigan's 32 ports tools to expand and grow the maritime economy started out as a community project for a handful of University of Michigan students.

In a final webinar in our redistricting series, a panel looks back on Michigan's new approach to redistricting by an independent citizens commission. November, 2022. 

Christian Neubacher delivers his pitch about his experience at the International Organization for Migration during the 2022 Policy Pitch Competition.

Caroline Leland delivers her pitch about her experience at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency during the 2022 Policy Pitch Competition.

Alexia Carrillo delivers her pitch about her experience at the Postsecondary National Policy Institute (PNPI) during the 2022 Policy Pitch Competition.

U-M Regent Paul Brown speech at the 2022 Ford School Commencement. April, 2022.

The Ford School is proud to celebrate the achievements of the graduating classes of 2022!

Ford School Dean, Michael S. Barr, welcomes graduates and their families and gives opening remarks for the 2022 Ford School Commencement. April, 2022.

U-M Provost Susan Collins welcomes the class of 2022. April, 2022.

Julian Brave NoiseCat gives the 2022 Commencement Charge of the Class. April, 2022.

Gerald Sill gives remarks on behalf of the graduating BA class at the 2022 Ford School Commencement. April, 2022.

Crystal Olalde-Garcia gives remarks on behalf of graduating MPP/MPA class at the 2022 Ford School Commencement. April, 2022.

Betsey Stevenson gives the remarks on behalf of the faculty at the 2022 Ford School Commencement. April, 2022.

Mara Ostfeld and Lauren Slagter will share their experiences on what makes a successful story, how to effectively pitch your idea to journalists, work with reporters, and prepare for interviews. 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.

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

Denzel McCampbell, communications and political director for U.S. Representative Rashida Tlaib, joins the Program in Practical Policy Engagement for a discussion. February, 2022.

Dexter Mason, head of social impact and DEI strategy at Buzzer, shares his experience working at the Kresge Foundation, RISE, and the Obama White House. January, 2022.

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

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