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Ford School names Weill Scholars and Weill Youth Policy Fellows

Jan 24, 2023
Seven outstanding master’s students have been named as 2022 Weill Scholars and Weill Youth Policy Fellows. Weill Scholars Shirley Araiza Santaella (MPP ‘24), David Castro (MPP '24), Moriah Nacionales-Tafoya (MPP ‘24), Juan Sandoval (MPP ‘24), and Chr...
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National recognition for Niggemeier, summer leadership coaching

Dec 19, 2022
In 2021, after an initial pilot test, the Ford School became the first policy school to offer all Master of Public Policy students the opportunity to work with a certified executive leadership coach during their required summer internship. In October...
Representatives from the Sanford School of Public Policy, O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs, Ford School of Public Policy, and the Harris School of Public Policy present at the 6th annual Voinovich Public Innovation Challenge at the 2022 NASPAA conference.
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Students simulate negotiations in the Arctic Circle

Sep 27, 2022
Geopolitical tensions are rising in the Arctic Circle, with disputes over territory and resources, environmental issues, and Indigenous People's way of life. In early September, nearly 30 undergraduate and graduate students from across the University...
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State & Hill

“More is more”

May 31, 2022
In October 2021, the Regents of the University of Michigan approved Provost Susan M. Collins’ recommendation to reappoint Michael S. Barr as Joan and Sanford Weill Dean of the Ford School for a second five-year term, effective August 1, 2022.
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Congratulations to our winter 2021 graduates

Dec 20, 2021
On December 19, 22 Ford School winter 2021 graduates and their families came together to celebrate a significant milestone. Four MPAs, five MPPs, twelve BAs, and one BA minor were conferred in U-M’s first in-person commencement ceremony since 2019. ...
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Ford School names Weill Youth Policy Fellow and Weill Scholars

Oct 12, 2021
The Ford School recognizes three outstanding master’s students—Paolo Mutia (MPP/MSI ‘24) and Anna D. Nguyen (MPP/MSI ‘24) as Weill Scholars and Sharon Ceron Espinosa (MPP ‘23) as the Weill Youth Policy Fellow. All three are recipients of the prestigi...
Weill Hall entrance with "Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy" etched into the glass
State & Hill

Paula Lantz talks to State & Hill about new educational offerings

Apr 11, 2019
New educational offerings are coming for current and future Fordies, including a powerful new Master of Public Affairs degree and the opportunity for Master of Public Policy students to declare a concentration. Below, Paula Lantz, the Ford School’s a...
Admissions

Final Q&A: Meet Dean Barr

Jan 6, 2022, 12:00 pm EST
Join us for a special session with Dean Barr. Hear about his priorities for the school and what he’s most excited about for the upcoming year. Student & Academic Services will also be on hand to answer any last minute application questions.
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Admissions

Careers in public policy

Dec 14, 2021, 12:00 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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Hands-on, practical experiences

Dec 9, 2021, 1:00 pm EST
In this session, learn about the wide range of opportunities for students to engage with real-world policy issues in the classroom and through research, activities, and workshops.
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Admissions

Tools for influence and action

Nov 15, 2021, 12:00 pm EST
Learn about opportunities to practice social science research and quantitative analysis skills in and out of the classroom and how they provide a toolbox of research, analytical, and management skills that are highly transferable across sectors and issue areas.
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Admissions

Why now? Why Ford School?

Nov 8, 2021, 6:30 pm EST
Join Ford School Associate Dean Luke Shaefer to learn how a Ford School master’s degree can help you make an impact on the public good at this critical time.
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Master's Student Welcome Week

Aug 26, 2019, 11:30 am-7:00 pm EDT
Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy, Great Hall
Open to incoming Ford School graduate students and invited guests
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Tools for influence and action

Nov 15, 2021 0:48:00
With a firm grounding in social science research and quantitative analysis, real-world policy issues are woven throughout our rigorous, hands-on curriculum. November, 2021.  
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Why now? Why Ford School?

Nov 8, 2021 0:55:23
Join Ford School Associate Dean Luke Shaefer November 8 at 6:30 EST to learn how a Ford School master’s degree can help you make an impact on the public good at this critical time. November, 2021.
Why now? Why Ford School?