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The Last Word: Sue Johnson

Dec 17, 2024

For 25 years, Sue Johnson has been a driving force behind successful fundraising efforts at the University of Michigan, first supporting Rackham Graduate School, then the University’s Museum of Art, and the Law School. Since 2016, the Ford School...

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The Last Word: Beth Soboleski associate director of student and academic services

May 3, 2023

For many Fordies, admissions director Beth Soboleski (MPP '89) was the first person they met at Michigan. Beth is retiring this spring after 20 years of recruiting and welcoming new students at the Ford School. State & Hill sat down with her on...

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Remembering former Ford School Dean Rebecca Blank

Mar 3, 2023

President Emerita Mary Sue Coleman and Provost Emeritus Paul N. Courant share their Michigan memories of Rebecca M. Blank, dean of the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy from 1999 to 2007. Blank also served in multiple federal roles and was...

Photo of then-dean Becky Blank and former President Gerald R. Ford, taken on the occasion of the naming of the Ford School

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Remembering former Dean Rebecca M. Blank

Feb 20, 2023

The Ford School mourns the loss of former dean Rebecca M. Blank, an economist and educator who served in high-level U.S. government and academic positions. Her tenure as dean from 1999-2007 was transformational: the school was officially named after...

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U-M Winter Commencement salutes Blank as the Ford School congratulates 22 graduates

Dec 20, 2022

Former Ford School Dean Rebecca Blank was honored at the University of Michigan Winter Commencement with an honorary Doctor of Laws degree, citing her work in the Clinton and Obama administrations, her academic accomplishments and international...

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Ford School names central space in honor of former dean Rebecca M. Blank

Nov 14, 2022

“Becky Blank put the Ford School on the map, literally. We – all of us who learn and teach and work here, and our alumni who are out there making communities better – WE are the house that Becky built.” So began Ford School interim dean Celeste...

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Michael Barr talks community development, consumer financial protection, and more

Dec 18, 2017

Service History Assistant secretary for financial institutions, U.S. Treasury Department (2009-10) Special advisor, President of the United States (1999-01) Deputy assistant secretary for community development, U.S. Treasury Department...

University of Michigan winter commencement

Dec 18, 2022, 2:00-4:00 pm EST

Crisler Center

Be present for the campus-wide University of Michigan Winter Commencement, where undergraduates and masters degree recipients process onto the stage, PhD candidates process across the stage, and honorary degrees are conferred.

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Celebrating former dean Rebecca M. Blank

Nov 1, 2022, 11:45 am-1:30 pm EDT

Weill Hall, Annenberg Auditorium (1120)

Join us for a big moment for the Ford School and a don’t-miss community event, as we honor former dean Rebecca (Becky) Blank by naming our building’s beautiful central gathering space–currently known as The Great Hall–for her, in grateful tribute to her leadership and legacy.

Ned Gramlich: A celebration of lifetime professional achievements

Jun 2, 2014 1:35:30

Ned Gramlich: A celebration of lifetime professional achievements. For those who wish to honor Ned Gramlich in a lasting way, contributions can be made to the Gramlich Fund, a student support endowment established in Ned's honor.

President Gerald R. Ford: Weill Hall Groundbreaking

Nov 12, 2004 0:49:56

These are excerpts from President Ford's comments made during the groundbreaking ceremony for Joan and Sanford Weill Hall. November, 2004.