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Efosa Ojomo: Market-Building Innovations

Oct 17, 2019 1:08:00

WDI and Poverty Solutions at the University of Michigan were proud to co-host Efosa Ojomo, co-author of “The Prosperity Paradox: How Innovation Can Lift Nations Out of Poverty" and senior research fellow at the Clayton Christensen Institute,

Retirement celebration for Bob Axelrod

Sep 27, 2019 0:52:13

NOTE: First 2 minutes have audio distortion. Comments and remarks from the retirement celebration honoring the work of Bob Axelrod. September, 2019.

Samantha Power: The Education of an Idealist

Sep 25, 2019 1:17:06

Samantha Power, and moderator John Ciorciari, discuss her latest book "The Education of an Idealist" and answers questions about the latest diplomacy challenges. September, 2019.

Policy Pitch Competition: Full Video

Sep 17, 2019 0:53:08

Presenters deliver pitches highlighting their internship organization, policy interest areas, policy impact and engagement, skills gained and takeaways from their internship as they move forward with their careers.

Monika Anderson: 2019 Policy Pitch Competition

Sep 17, 2019 0:04:32

Monika Anderson (MPP/MSW '20) tells us about their work for the National Alliance on Mental Illness in New York and how they are committed to speaking up about mental health issues. 

Karl Hoesch: 2019 Policy Pitch Competition

Sep 17, 2019 0:04:04

Karl Hoesch (MPP '20) discusses his passion for access to affordable housing as well as climate change, which directly tied into his work with the Office of Climate and Energy at the State of Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes an

Jonatan Martinez: 2019 Policy Pitch Competition

Sep 17, 2019 0:03:11

Jonatan Martinez (MPP '20) describes his internship with the LEAN Team at the Mayor's Office in Detroit, and explains how his own background has sparked his devotion to breaking the cycle of poverty and serving his community.

Introduction: 2019 Policy Pitch Competition

Sep 17, 2019 0:06:56

Director of the Program of Practical Policy Engagement Elisabeth Gerber and assistant director at Graduate Career Services Peter Vasher introduce the 2019 Policy Pitch Competition.

Gerson Ramirez: 2019 Policy Pitch Competition

Sep 17, 2019 0:03:42

Gerson Ramirez (MPP '20) speaks about his experience working for Detroit Public Schools Community District and his passion for helping students from disadvantaged backgrounds succeed in their education.

Brooke Bacigal: 2019 Policy Pitch Competition

Sep 17, 2019 0:03:31

Brooke Bacigal (BA '20) talks about her organization (Re)Vive that aims to improve the lives of refugee students by helping them with everyday tasks that can be barriers to these people such as emails, cover letters, and job applications.

Brandan Pierce: 2019 Policy Pitch Competition

Sep 17, 2019 0:04:43

Brandan Pierce (MPP '20) describes his work and research with Boston Public Schools in the Office of Human Capital and the goals they are working on such as diversifying faculty/staff for the benefit of the students.

Avril Prakash: 2019 Policy Pitch Competition

Sep 17, 2019 0:03:51

Avril Prakash (MPP/MBA '21) discusses her experience working for General Motors in Detroit in their Energy and Environment Team under the Public Policy Center and how her experience has deepened her passion for ensuring equal opportunity in t

Welcome to the Ford School!

Sep 10, 2019 0:03:53

Learn what our community is looking forward to this upcoming academic year, tips on the best place to eat in Ann Arbor, and sage advice about how to make the most of 2019-2020 at the University of Michigan.

Launching the Weiser Diplomacy Center

Aug 28, 2019 0:00:55

The Weiser Diplomacy Center: The University of Michigan’s dynamic new hub for the study and practice of diplomacy brings to Michigan an all-star lineup of leaders in foreign affairs. 

Strategic Consulting: Engage in Real-World Impact

Aug 8, 2019 0:01:52

Strategic Consulting (PubPol 578) is a semester-long Master’s level course at the Ford School that engages students in a supervised consulting project with a real-world client and provides them with a valuable, engaging educational and professiona