Online Master of Public Affairs

The Ford School's Online MPA program is highlighted for its ability to create community.

This year, State & Hill has unfolded a bit differently—literally and figuratively! 
While our fall issue adopted a compact, fold-out design to highlight impact, 
our spring magazine returns to our full format, offering the space to dive deeper into t...

Professors Morela Hernandez, Mara Ostfeld, Megan Tompkins-Stange, and Justin Wolfers will be teaching courses for the Ford School's Online MPA program this fall.

This funding ensures that Detroiters and those with ties to Metro Detroit will have access to expanded financial support as they pursue their public policy education.

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

This January, the Ford School of Public Policy welcomes its inaugural Online Master of Public Affairs (MPA) cohort—a group of 22 accomplished midcareer professionals committed to advancing public service. Drawn from across the U.S., these students re...

Dean Watkins-Hayes reflects on public service, purposeful engagement, and the strength of our Ford School community through the opportunities and challenges of our time.

With a generous $500,000 commitment from Nancy and Arn Tellem, the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy at the University of Michigan will establish the Nancy and Arn Tellem Fellowship. The fellowship will provide financial support to graduate stud...

Professor Elisabeth Gerber is the inaugural faculty director of the Ford School’s Online Master of Public Affairs (MPA) program, which will launch in January 2026. Read what she has to say about the new program.

The Ford School Alumni Board convened in a hybrid format this past April for our spring meeting. We had a rich and forward-looking conversation focused on alumni engagement, student support, and the evolving priorities of the school in the current cl...

The University of Michigan’s Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy, recognized for its dedication to the public good and academic excellence, has unveiled a new Online Master of Public Affairs (MPA) program for mid-career policy professionals. The f...