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Wileden discusses Detroit's unchanged unemployment rate

Feb 4, 2022 WXYZ Detroit
In a recent interview with WXYZ, Lydia Wileden, PhD candidate and research associate on the Detroit Metro Area Communities Study, answered questions about Detroit's unemployment rate, which has stayed at 20% over the last year.  "We do see that a...
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Owen selected for NASPAA Dissertation Award

Sep 29, 2021
The Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration (NASPAA) has chosen Stephanie Owen, a 2021 PhD alum of the Ford School and assistant professor at Colby College, as the recipient of the 2021 NASPAA Dissertation Award. Her disserta...
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State & Hill

Dream big, listen, and know when to compromise

Jun 10, 2021
Elected and newly appointed alumni on public leadership We asked four seasoned pros what they’ve learned about leadership, overcoming governing challenges, and what public servants can do to succeed in a contentious political landscape. State ...
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Alumni spotlight

Dr. Demessie (PhD ‘10) advances underserved communities

Jun 22, 2020
As the vice president of policy research and analysis at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Dr. Menna Demessie (PhD '10) strives to analyze and synthesize data and equip stakeholders with information to have constructive dialogue about racial...
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PhD candidate Jessica Gillooly writes op ed for Washington Post

May 30, 2018
This Sunday's print edition of the Washington Post included an opinion piece penned by joint doctoral student Jessica W. Gillooly. The post, titled "Want to stop more Starbucks scenarios? Train these people." suggested that 911 operators have a key r...
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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 parti...
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PhD Welcome Lunch

Aug 27, 2014, 12:30-1:30 pm EDT
Weill Hall, 4th Floor - Meijer Lounge
For Ford School faculty and PhD students only.
Ford School

Student organizations

Student organizations are an integral part of the Ford School community—they recruit policymakers and scholars to speak at the school, provide a forum for students to discuss and take action on shared policy interests, raise money for deserving chari...

PhD program funding

Financial support for doctoral studentsGraduate school is an expensive undertaking, requiring a significant investment of time and financial resources. The University of Michigan, through a combination of college, departmental, and graduate school re...

Joint PhD FAQs

Commonly asked questionsClick on the sections below to see the answers to a list of the frequently asked questions about the Ford School of Public Policy’s joint PhD program.

PhD job placement

Doctoral alumni: first and current jobsThe Ford School's PhD alumni go on to impressive careers in academia and public sector organizations including think tanks, federal government agencies, and foundations. Review our list of first and current jobs...
PUBPOL 830

PUBPOL 830.001: Immersion in Research

In memoriam: John Leahy
This course is designed to immerse students in a major research project of their own design. By the end of the two-semester course, students will be required to produce a polished paper, which can later be incorporated into their thesis. Students mee...
PUBPOL 830

PUBPOL 830.001: Immersion in Research

This course is designed to immerse students in a major research project of their own design. By the end of the two-semester course, students will be required to produce a polished paper, which can later be incorporated into their thesis. Students mee...
PUBPOL 830

PUBPOL 830.001: Immersion in Research

Brian Jacob
This course is designed to immerse students in a major research project of their own design. By the end of the two-semester course, students will be required to produce a polished paper, which can later be incorporated into their thesis. Students mee...
PUBPOL 830

PUBPOL 830.001: Immersion in Research

Brian Jacob
This course is designed to immerse students in a major research project of their own design. By the end of the two-semester course, students will be required to produce a polished paper, which can later be incorporated into their thesis. Students mee...
PUBPOL 830

PUBPOL 830.001: Immersion in Research

Brian Jacob
This course is designed to immerse students in a major research project of their own design. By the end of the two-semester course, students will be required to produce a polished paper, which can later be incorporated into their thesis. Students mee...
PUBPOL 830

PUBPOL 830.001: Immersion in Research

Brian Jacob
This course is designed to immerse students in a major research project of their own design. By the end of the two-semester course, students will be required to produce a polished paper, which can later be incorporated into their thesis. Students mee...