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’…...
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…...
Ford School names Brooke Tran as 2023 Kohn Scholar
The Ford School recognizes Brooke H. Tran (MPP ‘25) as the 2023 Kohn Scholar. Tran joins the 2022 Kohn Scholar, Lizett Aguilar (MPP ‘24) in this honor....
Policy Pitch Competition brings summer internships to life
A packed Annenberg Auditorium was on edge as 14 BA and MPP students gave enthusiastic renderings of “What I did with my summer” at the 6th Annual Policy Pitch Competition, hosted by Ford School…...
Dominguez: Yen appreciation not a threat to U.S. economy
Katherine Dominguez, Marketplace: If the yen jumps around too much, anyone that wants to trade with Japan might hold off. Supply chains could seize up. Kathryn Dominguez, a professor at the…...
Center for Racial Justice welcomes 2023-24 visiting fellows cohort!
The Ford School’s Center for Racial Justice proudly welcomes...