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Greetings from the Dean

Jan 26, 2011

Dear Alumni and Friends, First, I'm thrilled to report that the Ford School is featured in a new segment of Out of the Blue—now airing across the U.S. on the Big Ten Network. The program showcases the Ford School's highly-regarded "Applied Policy...

Policy students, former officers weigh in on the end of 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'

Dec 22, 2010

The national conversation about gay men and women serving in the military changed drastically this morning, when President Obama signed into law a bill repealing "Don't Ask, Don't Tell." The question no longer centers on the merits of allowing...

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...

Peace Corps 50th to be celebrated at U-M

Oct 4, 2010

The University of Michigan will kick off the national celebration of the Peace Corps' 50th anniversary with a series of events across campus, including two ceremonies, Oct. 14 (2 a.m. and 11 a.m.), on the steps of the Michigan Union--the place where...

Dean Susan M. Collins welcomes new Ford School students

Sep 1, 2010

Welcome to the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy. On behalf of the entire Ford School community, I am very pleased that you have chosen to join us this year. As you begin your studies, you are embarking on a new trajectory, which we hope you...

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Susan M. Collins quoted in New York Times article, "Bankers Told Recovery May Be Slow"

Aug 28, 2010

Susan M. Collins spoke to the New York Times following the Federal Reserve economic summit in Jackson Hole, Wyo. about the prospects of long-term economic woes in the U.S. Although it will take months to unwind the severe economic issues, "I'm very...

Susan M. Collins interviewed by Reuters at Fed's Jackson Hole economicsummit

Aug 27, 2010

Watch Susan M. Collins' Reuters interview about possible Federal Reserve Board policy coming out of the economic summit in Jackson Hole, Wyo. this weekend. In the vodcast, Collins stresses the importance of both monetary and fiscal policy to sustain...

Dean Susan M. Collins named to executive committee of Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs

Aug 13, 2010

Dean Susan M. Collins was named the secretary/treasurer of the executive committee of the Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs (APSIA). APSIA is an organization dedicated to the improvement of professional education in...

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Latest edition of the feed: Graduation day 2010 starts with Obama at the Big House, ends with inspiring speech by human rights leader Mike Pan (MPP '99)

Jun 16, 2010

The latest edition of the Ford School feed, an email news source for alumni and friends of the school, arrived in inboxes yesterday.Readers will find an update from Dean Susan M. Collins about the latest Ford School news, including international...

Ford School joins other policy schools calling for end to "Don't Ask, Don't Tell"

May 27, 2010

Ford School Dean Susan M. Collins was among nine public policy school deans calling for the repeal of the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy of the United States military forces.A jointly written letter, delivered May 26 to members of the House and...

Latest edition of the feed: Annual all-school policy exercise kicks off busy winter semester

Jan 26, 2010

The latest edition of the Ford School feed, an email news source for alumni and friends of the school, arrived in inboxes today.Readers will find an update from Dean Susan M. Collins about the latest Ford School news, including an overview of the...

Greetings from the Dean

Jan 26, 2010

Dear Alumni and Friends,As we start another busy and productive semester at the Ford School, our hearts remain heavy from the loss of Professor Katherine Terrell Svejnar. So many of you have responded to that loss with words of tribute and...

U-M seeks Peace Corps alums as October 2010 anniversary celebration nears

Jan 25, 2010

Most of us - especially U-M alumni - can summon a mental image of President John F. Kennedy's impromptu speech at 2:00 a.m. on October 14, 1960 from the steps of the Michigan Union. That speech spurred University students to actions that led to the...

Susan M. Collins discusses the importance of exports in the recovery of the U.S. job market with U-M News Service

Dec 8, 2009

Susan M. Collins was invited to attend the early December presidential forum on jobs and economic growth in Washington D.C. Collins participated in the breakout session called "Expanding Job Opportunities for American Workers through Exports" where...

Susan M. Collins quoted in Detroit News article about White House jobs summit

Dec 7, 2009

Susan M. Collins spoke to the Detroit News about the administration’s willingness to engage business, academic, and political leaders in a forum to discuss unemployment and economic growth. According to Collins, the administration is considering...

Susan M. Collins to attend presidential forum on jobs, economic growth

Dec 2, 2009

Susan M. Collins, the Joan and Sanford Weill Dean of Public Policy at the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy, will participate in a jobs and economic growth forum this week at the White House.Collins will join other business, labor and financial...

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State & Hill

Greetings from the Dean

Oct 14, 2009

Greetings! We are off to an extraordinarily busy and exciting fall at the Ford School. The incoming classes of MPP, PhD, and BA students have already made a mark on the community with their enthusiasm and engagement. A record number of students...

Ford School celebrates 95th with an alumni reunion weekend

Oct 12, 2009

Alumni from across the country and across the eras traveled back to Ann Arbor to help the Ford School celebrate its 95th birthday in September. Attendees heard Dean Susan M. Collins talk about the school, listened as faculty spoke about their work,...

State & Hill

95 years of service

Sep 16, 2009

This year, we celebrate the Ford School’s 95th anniversary. We're proud of the school's contributions to public policy research and education – proud that through our program, the University of Michigan has trained so many generations of committed...

Dean Susan Collins welcomes new students to the Ford School

Sep 2, 2009

Greetings from the Dean

May 27, 2009

Greetings! We are in the midst of a beautiful spring in Ann Arbor. Blooming flowerbeds and bright green leaves made a lovely backdrop for the 2009 Ford School Graduation Ceremony, our community’s annual rite of passage. You can enjoy pictures and...

An opportunity for impact: Applied Policy Seminar engages students with the challenges facing Detroit

May 20, 2009

Josh Brammer (MPP '09)DETROIT – Forbes magazine may have branded Detroit "America's most miserable city" in 2008, but the city has its share of strengths as well as problems.An increasing number of healthcare and film industry jobs have come to the...

Greetings from the Dean

Jan 26, 2009

Greetings! I am very pleased to introduce The Ford School Feed – a new electronic publication designed to link our alumni and friends around the world to news and information about our community. We expect to distribute The Feed about four times per...

Brian Jacob earns prestigious David N. Kershaw Award and Prize

Oct 7, 2008

Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy Professor Brian Jacob will be presented the David N. Kershaw Award and Prize in November for his contributions to the field of public policy analysis and management.Jacob, the Walter H. Annenberg Professor of...

Susan M. Collins named dean of the Ford School

Jun 8, 2007

University of Michigan President Mary Sue Coleman and Provost Teresa A. Sullivan today announced the appointment of Susan M. Collins as the next Joan and Sanford Weill Dean of Public Policy. The five-year appointment, made in review and discussion...

2022 Ford School Commencement

Apr 30, 2022, 4:30-6:15 pm EDT

Elbel Field

The Ford School is proud to celebrate the achievements of the graduating classes of 2022!

Anti-racist and community-centered research approaches for a more just and equitable society

Jan 25, 2022, 3:00-4:30 pm EST

The session features the inaugural cohort of the ARC research and community impact fellows—U-M faculty members who are engaged in cutting-edge research and scholarship on racial inequality and justice and who use a variety of community-centered approaches to affect change in multiple systems and settings.

Fireside chat with Vera Songwe and Susan Collins

Feb 15, 2021, 8:30-9:20 am EST

Following opening remarks by President Mark Schlissel, U.N. Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Africa Vera Songwe and U-M Provost Susan M. Collins will kick off U-M Africa Week with a fireside chat.

LIVE! RADIO BROADCAST: Redline with Bankole Thompson, 910 AM Superstation

Oct 7, 2016, 12:00-2:00 pm EDT

Great Hall, first floor of Weill Hall

Come by the Ford School's Great Hall to watch journalist Bankole Thompson host a live broadcast of his radio program. Redline with Bankole Thompson is a public affairs program that airs weekdays 12-2pm ET on 910AM Super Station-Detroit hosted by journalist and Detroit News columnist Bankole Thompson.

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.