Ford School Alumni

Alumni spotlight

Geoff Gamm (BA ‘18) shapes social care policy through technology

Mar 9, 2022

While studying at the Ford School, Geoff Gamm (BA’ 18) focused on health care policy, and planned to continue his studies in public health after graduation. Looking for a break from academia, he went to work as a project manager at Epic, an...

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Welcome newly-elected 2022 Alumni Board members

Dec 16, 2021

Six Ford School alumni have been elected to serve on the Alumni Board by their peers. The newly elected members are all engaged alumni, bringing experience from numerous fields, including environmental work, philanthropy, consulting, government, and...

Headshots of Ed Chu, Tosha Downey, Sam Geller, Latesha Love-Grayer, Jackson Voss, and Kevin Sweitzer

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Ford School mourns the loss of Rebecca Copeland

Jul 20, 2021

We are deeply saddened to share that Rebecca Copeland (MPP/MPH '21) tragically passed away on July 15 during a flash flood while she was traveling on the Colorado River in Grand Canyon National Park. Family and friends gathered on Monday, July 19,...

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Record-setting day of giving for the Ford School

Apr 23, 2021

On March 10, the Ford School set a record for the most gifts made to the school in a single day. It was part of U-M’s Giving Blue Day celebration, a day devoted to philanthropy for U-M causes that people love most. Through emails, video, and...

The Injustice of Place book talk and alumni reception

Oct 24, 2023, 6:00-7:30 pm EDT

Princeton University School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA) 1333 New Hampshire Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036

Ford School alumni - join us in DC for a book talk and reception with the authors of the book The Injustice of Place. Leading scholars on poverty, the three authors will share key insights from the book, followed by a networking reception and book signing.

Detroit reception introducing Ford School Dean Celeste Watkins-Hayes

Oct 17, 2023, 5:30-7:00 pm EDT

Miller Canfield

Detroit area alumni: Join us for a reception at the beautiful Detroit offices of Miller Canfield to meet the new Joan and Sanford Weill Dean of the Ford School, Celeste Watkins-Hayes.

Weiser Diplomacy Center Series

The future of coups d'etat

Sep 22, 2022, 11:30 am-12:45 pm EDT

3240 Weill Hall

Professor John Chin’s (MPP '08) research focuses on the politics of unrest—from coups to nonviolent protest to assassinations—and regime change, authoritarian survival, and democratization.

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Careers in public policy

Dec 16, 2020, 12:00-12:45 pm EST

With professional, personalized career services and a powerful, deeply committed alumni network, the Ford School helps students achieve their career goals.

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Zoom chats with Ford School alumni

Nov 13, 2020, 12:00-1:00 pm EST

Prospective and current students: learn more about the community, classes, and extracurricular activities. Ask your questions and connect with Ford School alumni.

Students and alumni networking at the Ford School's DC trip