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How do we reduce firearm injuries?

Apr 14, 2026
Lior Cooper (BA ‘26) and Isaac Davis (BA ‘26) recount their experience at a peer-led dinner with Dr. Cynthia Ewell-Foster and how candid conversation has changed how they think about firearm policy.
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Featured Fordie: Tanasorn (Wave) Junkrapor (MPP '26)

Apr 8, 2026
Tansaorn (Wave) Junkrapor (MPP ‘26) shares how working for Thailand’s Department of Local Administration taught him that effective policy comes from listening to the people it impacts, and how he’s now focused on using data to make AI work for vulner...
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Why I chose a dual MPP/MSW degree

Mar 20, 2026
Samira Kimo (MPP/MSW ’26) shares her experiences as a dual-degree student in the Ford School’s MPP program and the School of Social Work’s MSW program, reflects on her summer internships and coursework, and gives advice to students considering a dual...
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Featured Fordie: Elisa Méndez Silva (MPP '27)

Mar 9, 2026
Elisa Méndez Silva (MPP ‘27) shares how supporting World Bank operations in Honduras shaped her approach to policy, why she chose the Ford School, and how she hopes to strengthen public institutions through a career in international development.
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Featured Fordie: Brody Stratz (BA’ 26)

Mar 9, 2026
Brody Stratz (BA ‘26) reflects on how growing up during COVID shaped his interest in public policy, what he’s learned at the Ford School, and the impact he hopes to make through economic policy.
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Why I chose a dual MPP/MPH degree

Feb 2, 2026
Delaney McDermott (MPP/MPH '27) discusses why she chose to be a dual Master of Public Policy and Master of Public Health student
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Fordies show up on Giving Tuesday

Jan 29, 2026
Last December, the Ford School raised $4,000 from over two dozen donors in a global day of philanthropy known as Giving Tuesday.
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The making of IPE

Jan 19, 2026
GSI Pedro Eymael (MPP/MS ’27) shares behind-the-scenes preparation for the Ford School’s policy simulation.
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Why I chose the MPP/JD

Dec 8, 2025
One of the main reasons I decided to come to the University of Michigan for graduate school was so that I could pursue both a master’s in public policy and a law degree at a school that excelled in both.
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Student curated programming to meet the moment

Nov 24, 2025
CRJ's Katrina Hamann recaps the the three-part "Let's Unpack That" series hosted by the Center for Racial Justice. Drawing on student feedback, the series focused on immigration policy, AI policy, and election policy.
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To shore up American democracy, look to city hall

Nov 20, 2025
CLOSUP's Stephanie Leiser, Debra Horner, and Natalie Fitzpatrick discuss the Michigan Public Policy Survey and how it has shown that, although there is concerns over the state of democracy in the United States, democracy remains strong at the local l...