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Paula Lantz, associate dean of the Ford School and James B. Hudak Professor of Health Policy, and Michael S.

Betsey Stevenson and Justin Wolfers, and Ford School Dean Michael S. Barr, discuss some of the unprecedented economic challenges facing global leaders today.

Celebratory messages from Dean Barr, elected faculty speaker professor John Ciorciari, and elected student speakers Ashton Smith (BA ‘20) and Aloka Narayanan (MPP ‘20).

Adrienne Harris offers practical fintech career advice and shares insights based on her unique professional experiences.

Re-watch the full 2019 Ford School Commencement ceremony. 

Rucker Johnson talks about his new book "Children of the Dream: Why School Integration Works" April, 2019.

Gene Sperling speaks on economic dignity and the three pillars that should define it - Michael Barr moderates.

Andrew Biggs and Betsey Stevenson discuss their perspectives on paid family leave. March, 2019.

The Weiser Diplomacy Center to bring a diverse cadre of seasoned diplomats & foreign policy experts to campus. Mo

Penny Pritzker talks about America's economic future, policies to enable the future of work, inclusive growth, innovation, and mobility, in conversation with Ellen Hughes-Cromwick. March, 2018.

Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker talks about "commercial diplomacy" and challenges faced joining the Commerce Department. Introductions by Susan Collins and J. Ira Harris. February, 2016.

Erica Chenoweth explains why civil resistance works and talks about the strategic alternatives to violence in the 21st century. September, 2015.

Janet Napolitano talks public service, politics and important moments in her life for the 2015 Citi Foundation lecture.

This year marks the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy. The Charge to the Class was delivered by U.S. Senator Carl Levin. May, 2014.

Robert Axelrod is the Walgreen Professor for the Study of Human Understanding; professor of political science, College of Literature, Science and the Arts; and professor of public policy, Gerald R.

Olympia Snowe talks about what has gone wrong in Washington, and why it doesn't have to be that way. September, 2013.

The 2013 Charge to the Class was be delivered by Paul O'Neill. Also includes Susan Collins, Carl Simon, Amazin' Blue, Eli Day (BA'13) & Cynthia Rathinasamy (MPP'13). May, 2013.

Ben Bernanke discusses the debt ceiling, Federal Reserve policy and independence and the U.S and international economy with Ford School Dean Susan Collins. January, 2013.

Thomas Mann (MA '68, PhD '77) & Norman Ornstein (PhD '74) will discuss their book, the New York Times bestseller, "It's Even Worse than It Looks: How the American Constitutional System Collided with the New Politics of Extremism." November, 20

Dick Costolo, CEO of Twitter, talks about the power of Twitter as a communication tool. November, 2012. This event was co-sponsored by the Ford School and the School of Information.

Roger Ferguson looks at the current retirement landscape, discusses how it has changed over time, and details some of the challenges we now face as a nation in funding retirement. September, 2012.

Syndicated columnist, Clarence Page, moderates this debate between Jared Bernstein and Charles Murray on the future of inequality in America. September, 2012.

Margaret Spellings discusses the past, present and future of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 and educational reform. March, 2012.

Congressman John Dingell comments on the issues facing Congress in 2012 and takes questions from the audience. Feburary, 2012.

Robin Wright delivered the keynote address as the Ford School celebrated our 2011 MPP, PhD, and BA graduates. May, 2011.

Eric Cantor, House Majority Leader, 112th Congress discusses his family history, Congressional activities, and directions for America. October, 2011.

Jeffrey Sachs discusses sustainable development politics, policy and priorities in this 2010 Citigroup Foundation lecture. November, 2010.

Michael Pan (MPP '99) delivered the keynote address as the Ford School celebrated our 2010 MPP, PhD, and BA graduates. May, 2010.

Harvard education economist Roland Fryer describes the positive impact of the Harlem Children's Zone (HCZ) on school achievement. Fryer also discusses whether schools alone can eliminate the achievement gap. January, 2010.

David Marash discusses the ever-expanding world of global communication and how new players like the Internet and mobile phone links for the transmission of text, voice and pictures is guiding the still dominant "mainstream media." September, 2008