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May 27, 2009
Greetings from the Dean
Dean Susan M. Collins on the latest Ford School news, including a celebration of our first BA graduating class, an update on the MPP curriculum review, details about our 95th birthday and alumni reunion, and thoughts about how the economy is impacting our graduates and our finances. [More]
Students at work from Detroit to Senegal |
A group of students, staff, and faculty spent the day in Detroit this semester to learn about the city's problems and opportunities firsthand.
Professor Liz Gerber organized the excursion - which included both a bus tour of economic development sites and a Q&A session with local community leaders - as part of her winter Applied Policy Seminar. [More]
Annual IEDP trip takes students to Senegal... [More]
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Faculty news |
Two Ford School faculty members with deep expertise in economic policy were interviewed this semester in multimedia news releases produced by U-M News and Information Services. [More]
A new book by the Ford School's Kristin S. Seefeldt was featured in a recent edition of Dome magazine, an online publication that covers politics and policy in the State of Michigan. [More]
More faculty news and awards... [More] |
Students set high marks in academics, public service |
The Ford School's 2009 commencement celebrations sent graduates out into the world with our highest hopes and warmest congratulations. For the very first time, the event included undergraduates. [More]
Each year, Ford School students organize an all-school charity auction. The '09 auction hit home with amazing results, raising $12,000 in support of American military families. [More]
2nd Annual Gramlich Showcase highlights excellent student work... [More]
Graduating classes give generously in support of future students... [More]
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Keeping in touch: alumni news |
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All-alumni reunion and Ford School 95th birthday celebration: schedule, hotel info, and more about the September 25-26 big event. [More]
Staebler Award: nominations now being accepted for the Neil Staebler Distinguished Service Award. [More]
Stay connected: join other alumni on Facebook, LinkedIn, and InCircle. [More]
Upcoming alumni reception: Thursday, June 4, 2009 in Chicago, IL. [More]
U-M Alumni Association: free membership, other support for those impacted by the economic downturn. [More] |
Careers in public policy |
Tom Talk: Annie Maxwell
Direct Relief International COO and Ford School alum Annie Maxwell discusses nonprofit management. [Listen]
Tom Talk: Matt Naud
Alum Matt Naud discusses careers involving the environment and local government. [Listen] |
Multimedia |
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 Marian Wright Edelman delivers 2009 Citigroup lecture. [Watch]
Domestic climate policy panel: Dallas Burtraw, Barry Rabe, and Meredith Fowlie. [Watch]
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