Can't view this? Open it in your browser.
April 21, 2021
The Briefing
News for friends of the
Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy at the University of Michigan
Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy

Message from the dean

Dean Michael S. Barr portrait

Dean Barr on an exciting end to the Winter 2021 semester.
Read a message from Dean Michael S. Barr »

  Towsley Foundation grant story teaser

$750,000 Towsley Foundation grant expands Ford School Leadership Initiative

New funding will provide all MPP students with access to leadership coaching; increase assessment opportunities for all students; and offer new coursework, skills workshops, and more. More »

 
   


Top news

Alumni board teaser

Read the 4/9 Alumni Board update: new board chairs, DEI, and more.

New leadership will take the reins on May 1.
More »

Pilot predoc program teaser

Pilot predoc program aims to diversify and support PhD applicants

In partnership with other top policy schools, the Ford School expands research and faculty mentorship opportunities for MPP graduates.
More »

Carbon Taskforce teaser

Students address food waste as part of U-M Carbon Taskforce

Marc Jaruzel (MPP ‘20) and Jaclyn Kahn (MPP ‘21) provided analysis and recommendations in the final report to President Schlissel to reduce carbon emissions.
More »



Apr
21

P3E winter student showcase at 4pm
Students present their consulting projects on infrastructure, energy, police, election reform, and more.

May
1

Commencement 2021
Tune in to help celebrate the classes of 2021 through virtual events and tributes.

View all events

   
 
 

Views at the Ford School

John Ciorciari and Susanna Campbell teaser image

John Ciorciari discusses his new book about sovereignty sharing in fragile states. Watch »

Biden panel teaser image

Dean Barr, Betsey Stevenson, Susan D. Page, and Barry Rabe take an early look at the Biden-Harris administration in a panel hosted by the Ford School and the U-M Club of Washington, DC. Watch »

More video   |   More photos

 
   
 



Research and Engagement

Kaitlin Raimi portrait

Private sector action may be linchpin to conservative support on climate change

New research by Kaitlin Raimi examines how communication can increase support for reducing carbon emissions. More »

Dean Yang portrait

Surprising results on HIV stigma in Mozambique

Dean Yang found that a PEPFAR community public health program increased HIV stigma, spread misinformation, and decreased testing. More »

Natasha Pilkauskas image

Stability, security at risk for half of children in shared households

Demographer Natasha Pilkauskas studies household dynamics to provide insights into child well-being. More »

+  M o r e

Amanda Kowalski is a finalist for the NIHCM research award

Shobita Parthasarathy testified about equity in innovation before key Congressional subcommittee

Jenna Bednar selected as a 2021 fellow by the Stanford University Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences




Weill Hall

Thank you for making Giving Blueday a success!

A record-breaking 93 donors gave more than $13,000, unlocking the $25,000 challenge gift from the Borish family.

Learn more

Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy - University of Michigan
Facebook Twitter YouTube Instagram LinkedIn
Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy
University of Michigan
Joan and Sanford Weill Hall
735 South State Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48109‑3091
(734) 764-3490
© 2025 The Regents of the University of Michigan