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.

In the News

Kristin S. Seefeldt was quoted in a New York Times article, “Working Poor and Young Hit Hard in Downturn.” 11/9/08. [More]

New book, The Fifth Freedom: Jobs, Politics, and Civil Rights in the United States, 1941-1972, by Anthony S. Chen receives 2008 President’s Book Award from the Social Science History Association (SSHA). 10/29/08. [More]

Dean of Libraries and Ford School professor Paul Courant involved with legal settlement between major universities, Google. 10/28/08. [More]

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Multimedia

Democratic Change: Worldwide Trends and US Policies. Kenneth Wollack Listen to the audio. [Details]

Through a Soldier's Eyes: How the U.S. Army Prepares Personnel and Their Families for Deployment. Jeff S. Barnes, Taryn Barnes, P. Onni Hynninen, Johnnie Farmer, and Melvyn Levitsky as moderator. Listen to the audio. [Details]

Research in Action
Short video clips present Ford School faculty members discussing their recent research and policy activities.

Public events podcast:
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Tom Talk:
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A new podcast that focuses on careers in public policy.
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Upcoming Events

Charting a Course for the Next Generation: Marian Wright Edelman, founder and president of the Children’s Defense Fund Tuesday, January 27, 2009. 4:00–5:30 pm. [Details]

Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy 2009 Commencement Saturday, May 2, 2009. 5:30–7:30pm. [Details]

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What does $51 Million Look Like?

What does 50 Million donation to help out public policy look like?

Since the Michigan Difference Campaign began in 2000, alumni, friends, foundations, and corporations have given over $51 million to the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy, helping the school to surpass our campaign goal of $42 million. Among other things, our donors’ generosity provided a new home for the Ford School and gave 145 students support for summer internships over the life of the campaign.

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Employers: Interested in hiring a Ford School graduate student?

Public Policy student resume book

Our Class of 2009 and Summer Intern Resume Books are now available. To request an electronic copy, please click here.

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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We welcome prospective masters students

Weill Hall

The Ford School welcomes prospective Masters students to campus for Visitation Days on November 17, November 24 and December 1. Visitation Days are designed to help prospective students become acquainted with our community by attending class, meeting current students, and conversing with the admissions staff.

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