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

Ford School alum Shevaun Culmer (MPP ’09) named to Organization of American States anti-terrorism post. 11/23/2009. [More]

Barry Rabe and John Ciorciari were interviewed on WEMU's "The Lynn Rivers Show." 11/23/2009. [More]

University Record article details potential benefits of the Ford School’s new video library. 11/20/2009. [More]

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Multimedia

[Video Library] [Podcasts]

Budgeting for National Security: How Much Should We Spend? Douglas A. Brook
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U.S. Macroeconomic Policy: Steps Toward Recovery Peter Borish, Charles Evans, Matthew Shapiro & Allen Sinai
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The Role of Urban Food Retail in Detroit's Economic Development and Revitalization Olga Savic Stella, Margaret Garry, Brad Wilson, Dan Carmody and moderator Larissa Larsen
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Listen to the audio [Details]

Health Care Reform: Proposals, Politics, and Prospects John W. Kingdon, Catherine McLaughlin, David Mechanic, and Marianne Udow-Phillips with moderator James House
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Upcoming Events

Beyond Cape Wind: The Challenge of Siting Renewable Energy Facilities   Wednesday, December 2, 2009. 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. [Details]

Higher Education and Economic Growth in Michigan: Looking Back and Looking Ahead on the Fifth Anniversary of the Cherry Commission   Thursday, December 10, 2009. 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. [Details]

U.S.-Russia Relations: Status of the 'Reset'   Tuesday, January 12, 2010. 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. [Details]

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Ford School welcomes prospective students

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Space is still available for the November 30 and December 7 Ford School Visitation Days. Come to tour the campus, talk with current students, speak with faculty, & meet admissions representatives. Registration is required.

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Higher Ed and Economic Growth in Michigan

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Lt. Gov Cherry, U-M Pres Mary Sue Coleman, and others to mark 5th anniversary of the Cherry Commission.

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Alumni Board Elections are open

Alumni Board

Please submit your ballot for 6 open seats on the Ford School Alumni Board by November 24. If you did not receive an email ballot from Elisabeth Wright Burak on November 11, you can request one by emailing Amanda at grazioli@umich.edu.

Where in the world do Ford School grads work?

Policy Grads at Work

A Ford School MPP prepares graduates for careers in domestic and international affairs across a wide range of policy areas. Visit our interactive map to read profiles of MPP alums working around the world.

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Check out our new video library

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The Ford School's new video library is up and running. The new library allows you to watch, embed, or email videos of the school's public lectures, news videos, and research briefs. You can also listen to podcasts and subscribe to video and audio RSS feeds.

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Employers: Interested in hiring a Ford School grad?

Public Policy student resume book

Our MPP/MPA Class of 2010 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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