veterans

Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency rolls out new website

Jul 15, 2014

The new Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency, headed by Ford School alum Jeff Barnes (MPP '09), recently launched a clearing-house website for all Michigan veterans, as well as a toll-free number for veterans' services and needs. The agency, which seeks...

Jeff Barnes applauds U-M Board of Regents for new tuition policy image

State & Hill

Political novice leads "tough nerd" to victory

Dec 6, 2010

Jeff Barnes (MPP '09) had never run a political campaign before Michigan gubernatorial candidate Rick Snyder promoted him to campaign manager in August. The choice made sense for Snyder, a technology entrepreneur running for his first public office....

The U.S. at "endless war": Public policy and those who serve

Nov 12, 2018, 4:00-5:20 pm EST

Weill Hall, Betty Ford Classroom (1110)

With panelists Jan Malaikal, Troy Nienberg, and Heath Bergmann (MPP '19). Moderated by Professor Luke Shaefer.

Project 22: Veteran's Day Suicide Prevention Film Screening

Nov 10, 2015, 6:30-8:00 pm EST

Annenberg Auditorium, Weill Hall

Join us for a special screening of Project 22, a documentary created by combat veterans intended to raise awareness about and prevent veteran suicides.

Film screening: Almost Sunrise

Nov 7, 2018, 4:00 pm EST

Weill Hall, Annenberg Auditorium (1120)

Emmy-Nominated in 2018 for Outstanding Current-Affairs Documentary, Almost Sunrise is a story of veteran resilience and recovery.

Veterans Tom Voss and Anthony Anderson begin trekking at sunrise in Iowa.