Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy

The @FordSchool at @UMich is ranked #1 in policy analysis, #2 in social policy, and once again in the top 5 among schools of public affairs. #GoBlue #BestGradSchools Read more: myumi.ch/E8qD7

Mark your calendars! 🗓️ Join us for the Dean’s Open House on Friday, May 1, from 2-4 pm at Weill Hall. #FordSchool26 graduates, families, and friends, come by for photos, refreshments, and a pre-commencement celebration. See you there!

Only 7 days until Online MPA applications close on May 1! 🚨 Don't miss the opportunity to enhance your leadership and policy analysis skills, all in a flexible program that fits your schedule. Apply now: myumi.ch/E8jZM

Looking to advance your career? Let us show you how. Join us TONIGHT at 7:00 pm EST to explore our Online Master of Public Affairs curriculum, ask questions, and connect with other students. Register here: myumi.ch/n15zV

The countdown is on! ⏳ #FordSchool26, we loved celebrating you and hearing your post-grad plans at the Grad Fair! 🎓✨ We have everything you need: LinkedIn swag Dean’s Open House (May 1, 2-4 pm) Speaker info Find the above here: myumi.ch/3R846

Meet #FeaturedFordie, Kelly Beharry (MPP '26, MD '27)! Kelly is deeply passionate about immigrant and refugee health. In her feature article, she reflects on her NYC roots and how her dual degree influences her approach. Learn more about Kelly: myumi.ch/g34wG

The Online MPA Application deadline is approaching ⏰ Applications are due May 1. Don't wait. Apply now! Apply: myumi.ch/E8jZM

Meet #FeaturedFordie, Tanasorn (Wave) Junkrapor (MPP '26)! Wave is focused on using data to make AI work for vulnerable populations. Learn more about Wave: myumi.ch/kPX12

The debate over cell phones in schools is more than "on or off." 📵 @YouthPolicyLab recently convened experts to find what actually works. With 2 new studies, they’re diving into how policies impact safety, equity, and success. Details: myumi.ch/dgGrR #CellPhoneBan

25 years of impact! ✨ We’re celebrating a quarter-century of @CLOSUP! From analyzing 30k+ redistricting comments to tracking fiscal health, CLOSUP bridges the gap between research and Michigan’s real-world needs 〽️ See the full timeline: myumi.ch/R3DQ8

New #AI research: @STPP_UMich's Shobita Parthasarathy & Molly Kleinman are partnering with the state of Delaware to study how AI affects people with developmental disabilities. The goal? Ensure marginalized groups aren’t left behind. Read: myumi.ch/w9DgJ

Don Moynihan is a 2026 Guggenheim Fellow! 🎉 He is the 100th U-M faculty member to receive the honor, recognized for his work on how government management affects service delivery and accountability. Read more: myumi.ch/dgGgG

After 28 years of leadership, @paulalantz retires from U-M on May 31. From shaping health equity policy to mentoring 3,000+ students, her impact has been great. Join us in thanking her. 💙💛 #GoBlue Read more: myumi.ch/G2m7g

Did you miss the Carol Kakalec Kohn Social Policy Lecture featuring Pamela Herd? Check out her talk discussing how the government might be making it harder for you to access the programs you’re entitled to. Watch here: myumi.ch/jJ8Gm #FordSchoolKohn #SocialPolicy

Did you know that in recent years, women have been getting more jobs than men? @BetseyStevenson discussed this issue with NPR, noting that it might be all about changing the conversation around gender stereotypes. Listen to her thoughts here: myumi.ch/614dV

We want you to #GoBlue 💙〽️ #FutureFordies, don't forget to check your inbox and accept by your deadline. We can't wait to see you in the fall!

You asked, we answered. Here's what you need to know about our Online MPA program! Apply now: myumi.ch/E8jZM

TODAY at 5 pm: Pamela Herd unpacks how difficult-to-navigate websites and complicated paperwork further inequality, Carol Kakalec Kohn Professorship of Social Policy Lecture. Register now: myumi.ch/jJ8Gm #FordSchoolKohn #SocialPolicy

We are once again in the top 5 among schools of public affairs, #1 in policy analysis, and #2 in social policy! These @USNews rankings by our peers echo our continued standing as a top policy school at a world-class university. Read more: myumi.ch/E8qD7

Join us this MONDAY for a Kohn Social Policy Lecture with Pamela Herd, who will discuss how administrative burdens affect inequality, often hindering Americans’ ability to access the benefits they need and deserve. Register: myumi.ch/jJ8Gm #FordSchoolKohn #SocialPolicy

Watch Abu Hassan Sajili (MPP ’26) share his favorite Ford School experiences 〽️ Thinking about becoming a #Fordie? Learn more about our programs: myumi.ch/W68Zb