Introducing the 2023 David Bohnett Foundation Leadership and Public Service Fellows
First-year Master’s students, Madison Prinzing (MPP ‘25) and Katrina Wheelan (MPP ‘25) have been selected as the 2023 Bohnett Fellows. ...
Weiser Diplomacy Center announces new diplomacy fellows
The Ford School of Public Policy names 2023 Weiser Diplomacy Center (WDC) Fellows with deep interest in pursuing knowledge and practical policy skills related to diplomacy and foreign affairs: Joanna…...
Erb-Downward: Evictions disproportionately impact young children
“It’s really a different section of the housing market that people are being pushed into,” said Jennifer Erb-Downward, who analyzes poverty and housing policy at the University of Michigan. “We’…...
Fall 2023 Banwei: A Vibrant HNC
During orientation week for the Fall 2023 semester, Hopkins-Nanjing Center students gathered to elect their student representatives, a group of four students known as the Banwei (班委). Now fully back in an in-person setting for the first time in three y......
Ford School names 2023 Weill Scholars and Weill Youth Policy Fellow
Six outstanding master’s students have been named as the 2023 Weill Scholars and Weill Youth Policy (YPL) Fellows....
Weiser Diplomacy Center continues its practical approach to international affairs
Four current and former army officers stood before a set of maps on a screen in the Betty Ford auditorium, giving background on the on-going diplomatic standoff in Cyprus. The audience consisted of…...
New study ties exposure to armed conflict violence in childhood with subsequent alcohol use disorder
Exposure to nearby violence has been shown to increase the onset of alcohol use disorders (AUD), especially in young people. In new research, William Axinn, Ford School professor and research…...
Bryant named 2023 Gerald R. Ford Presidential Fellow
Honoring the legacy of President Ford, Kathleen Bryant (MPP ‘25) and previous fellows exemplify the president’s commitment to bipartisan cooperation and civility, community service, and public sector…...
Lantz launches online course about public policy fundamentals
A new open online course available on Michigan Online helps learners understand the fundamentals of public policy and how policy can confront societal challenges in social welfare, public health, the…...
Meet our new faculty: Kristina Fullerton Rico
Kristina Fullerton Rico joins the Ford School as a Predoctoral Fellow at the Center for Racial Justice. Her work focuses on the social and emotional impacts of U.S. immigration policies that lead…...
Januarians: Ashutosh Patil
A final guest ‘Januarian’ post. Don’t forget — applications are still open until October 10! Enjoy the reflections of current...