Learn more about the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy at the University of Michigan, one of the nation's top-ranked policy schools. Our Masters in Public Policy program offers rigorous graduate education to policy analysts and public managers, who become well-trained in the analysis of economic, political, and organizational issues. We also offer joint doctoral degrees with the U-M's Sociology, Economics, and Political Science Departments, along with a newly-launched undergraduate liberal arts degree in public policy. Our interdisciplinary faculty - leaders in their fields - are committed to the effective use of the social sciences to understand public problems and contribute to their solution.

News

Michigan Radio interviewed Richard L. Hall and Joe Schwarz in a story called "Money and politics: when the fix makes it worse." 2/21/2012. [More]

Joe Schwarz was interview by Michigan Radio in a segment called "Money Talks: But is it free speech?" 2/20/2012. [More]

PhD candidate Bridget Lavelle's research on women, divorce, and health insurance was featured on WBUR's "Here and Now." 2/17/2012. [More]

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Multimedia

[Video Library] [Podcasts]

Lecture by David Figlio: Intended and Unintended Consequences of School Accountability David Figlio
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Lecture by Charles E. Phelps - Our own worst enemies: How we and our government created, exacerbated, and extended the health care mess
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Reflections on the 'Undermatch' Phenomenon in College Choice: Implications for Students, Schools, and Public Policy
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Lecture by Sisule Musungu, Access to Knowledge and the Global Intellectual Property Policy Debates
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Event Calendar

SHARP Insights: How Title IX Changed the Game  Thursday, February 23, 2012. [Details]

10th Annual Depression on College Campuses Conference  Wednesday, March 7, 2012. [Details]

Value-Added with Multidimensional Teacher Ability  Wednesday, March 7, 2012. [Details]

10th Annual Depression on College Campuses Conference  Thursday, March 8, 2012. [Details]

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What's gone so wrong with Congress?

John D. Dingell

Join us for a Ford School conversation with Congressman John D. Dingell, the longest serving me member of the U.S. House of Representatives. Hosted by Richard Hall, professor of public policy and political science.

Wednesday, February 22 from 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Annenberg Auditorium, 1120 Weill Hall

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New issue of State & Hill

State & Hill

The Winter 2012 issue of the Ford School’s magazine, State & Hill, is here! This issue features stories about education policy with articles about Michigan’s charter schools, teacher evaluation, the Teach for America program, and more.

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U-M Travel Registry & more

Travel Registry

Traveling abroad? Register your trip & purchase/enroll in U-M Travel Abroad Health Insurance through the U-M Travel Registry. Visit the Global Engagement pages of our website to learn about the U-M Travel Policy & engagement opportunities through the Ford School & beyond.

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Employers: Interested in hiring a Ford School grad?

resume books 2012

Our MPP/MPA Class of '12 Resume Book and Summer '12 Internship Candidate Resume Book are now available.

To learn more about the Ford School's Employer Services, visit our site or contact Graduate Career Services at (734) 615-9557.

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