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Revisit Ford School Policy Talks online

Mar 25, 2020

For all of us, adjusting to the new reality of staying home and staying safe means finding ways to stay educated and informed from afar. As we practice safe social distancing, the Ford School has postponed all in-person public events for the...

Ambassador Susan Rice and Michael Barr lead an event at the Ford School

Grant Newsome MPP ’20 talks about his time on Capitol Hill in Detroit Free Press

Jul 19, 2019

This summer, MPP students between their first and second years of study are fanned out across the globe for an internship experience. A few are gaining professional experience on Capitol Hill, including Grant Newsome (MPP ’20). His internship...

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United they stood: News roundup of Reps. Dingell and Upton discussion at the Ford School

Feb 22, 2019

Around 200 University of Michigan and Ann Arbor community members gathered in Weill Hall this past Presidents’ Day for a continuation of the Conversations Across Difference speaker series. This iteration, titled “Voices from Across the Aisle,”...

Michigan Daily covers third annual Ford Last Lecture, breaking down party barriers

Apr 17, 2017

Wrapping up the year for Public Policy seniors was U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell (D–Mich.) and distinguished professors of the University of Michigan to deliver what is traditionally called the Last Lecture.The event, as part of the third annual Public...

Dingells mark Medicare and Social Security anniversary at Ford School

Aug 12, 2015

Two elected leaders and a roundtable of University of Michigan researchers convened at the Ford School on August 11 to mark the 50th anniversary of the legislation that created the Medicare system and the 80th anniversary of Social Security's...

Photo of Congressman John Dingell and Congresswoman Debbie Dingell

WGPP hosts five powerhouse female policymakers for discussion on women in elected office

Apr 7, 2015

Women and Gender in Public Policy (WGPP – pronounced “whip”), a student organization at the Ford School, recently hosted five of Michigan’s leading female policymakers for a discussion on women in elected office. The April 2nd event was covered by...

Pictured (L-R): U.S. Representative Debbie Dingell (MI-12), former Michigan Senate Minority Leader Gretchen Whitmer (D-East Lansing), Chairwoman of the U-M Board of Regents Kathy White (D-Ann Arbor); State Representative Gretchen Driskell (D-Saline), and State Representative Stephanie Chang (D-Detroit)

Election Day went well for local candidates with Ford School ties

Nov 7, 2014

Election Day went well for local candidates with Ford School ties.One even made history.Stephanie Chang (MPP/MSW ’14) became the first Asian American woman elected to Michigan’s legislature. The second generation Taiwanese American will represent...

Greetings from the Dean

Oct 6, 2010

Dear Alumni and Friends,Weill Hall is buzzing with activity these days. We’ve got internationally-renowned policymakers dropping in weekly, incredibly talented students who inspire us with their energy and enthusiasm, and faculty research projects...

Policy Talks @ the Ford School, Conversations Across Differences

POSTPONED DUE TO CONGRESSIONAL SCHEDULE Conversations across difference: Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-MI) and former Rep. Fred Upton (R-MI)

Nov 2, 2023, 6:00 pm EDT

Join the Ford School for a Conversations Across Difference event with U.S. Representative Debbie Dingell (D-MI) and former U.S. Representative Fred Upton (R-MI) for a conversation on the State of the Union and the Congress, civil discourse, and democratic resillience.

Conversations Across Differences, Policy Talks @ the Ford School

POSTPONED - Protecting democracy: Common ground for the greater good

Apr 6, 2022, 4:00-5:00 pm EDT

Join us for a conversation with U.S. Representatives Debbie Dingell and Liz Cheney with Ford School Dean Michael S. Barr to discuss the role of public service and collaboration beyond party lines to protect democracy under threat.

Conversation with Representative Debbie Dingell

Jul 10, 2020, 12:00-1:00 pm EDT

Virtual event

Join the Ford School Program in Practical Policy Engagement and Student Affairs Committee for a virtual brown bag with Representative Debbie Dingell.

Congresswoman Debbie Dingell speaks at a Ford School event commemorating the life and legacy of former First Lady Betty Ford

Conversations Across Differences, Policy Talks @ the Ford School

Representatives Debbie Dingell and Fred Upton: Voices from across the aisle

Feb 18, 2019, 4:00-5:20 pm EST

Weill Hall, Annenberg Auditorium (1120)

The conversation will consider the opportunities for and obstacles to bipartisan cooperation, while also tackling in thoughtful dialogue some of the most pressing issues currently dividing the two parties.

Photo of U.S. Representatives Debbie Dingell and Fred Upton

Pass it on: The humanitarian spirit of Betty Ford

Apr 13, 2018, 1:00-2:00 pm EDT

Weill Hall, Great Hall

Join us for a lively dessert reception (complete with a chocolate fountain!) as we celebrate the legacy of a woman whose advocacy, courage, and humor has helped so many others.

Gilbert S. Omenn and Martha A. Darling Health Policy Fund

Medicare/Medicaid and Social Security Anniversary Event: a faculty roundtable featuring Congresswoman Debbie Dingell and former Congressman John Dingell

Aug 11, 2015, 4:30-6:00 pm EDT

Weill Hall, Room 3240

Two elected leaders and a roundtable of U-M researchers will convene to mark the 50th anniversary of the legislation that created the Medicare system and the 80th anniversary of Social Security's creation.

Pathways to politics: Women in elected office

Apr 2, 2015, 4:00-5:00 pm EDT

Weill Hall, Annenberg Auditorium

Thinking about pursuing a career in public office? Want to know what life is like on the campaign trail and beyond? U.S. Representative Debbie Dingell will introduce a panel of women leaders who have served in elected office in Michigan. Panelists will share their experiences and answer audience questions about what drove them to pursue a career in public office, how they ran successful campaigns, and what life looks like as an elected official.