Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy

A community dedicated to the public good at the world-class @UMich. Leaders rooted in service, policy grounded in evidence. #GoBlue 〽️

[Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy @fordschool]

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

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[Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy @fordschool]

Our Online MPA program is for professionals who want to change the world—without putting it on hold.

Evening classes. Flexible scheduling. Real community.

📅 Applications for Fall 26 are due July 1.

Apply now: https://t.co/H9gI8HVMUj

[Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy @fordschool]

Congratulations to PhD Candidate Jasmine Simington on winning the Eckstein Writing Prize! 🎉

Her winning paper is titled: "Heirs Property, Housing Wealth, and the Spillover Effects of Marginalized Legal Classification."

Read: https://t.co/9DigkflxFm

[Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy @fordschool]

139 schools closed—20% of West Virginia's public schools—gone in 15 years. 🏫

#KohnProfessor Christina Weiland built a school closure tracker to put this data where it belongs: in the hands of communities fighting for solutions.

Read the Q&A: https://t.co/zZdZXM9FH5

[Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy @fordschool]

Check out Associate Professor @Mar_tinW on the latest @vox_dev podcast episode.

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🆕 Why civil service reform fails – and what actually works 📢

Today on VoxDevTalks w/ @timsvengali, @Mar_tinW (@umichpolisci) draws on over a decade of research across six African countries to explain why civil service reforms so often fall short: https://t.co/mhHPOzQnFz

[Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy @fordschool]

Advanced coursework shouldn’t be out of reach. Rohan Dharan (BA ’13) led @dcpublicschools initiatives to expand access to advanced and enriched academics.📚

Read “Pathways for student success” in State & Hill: https://t.co/43FvsJA0m8

#AlumniImpact

[Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy @fordschool]

ICYMI: Is Michigan ready to govern #AI responsibly?

Molly Kleinman, Managing Director of @STPP_UM spoke to @MichiganAdvance about the promises and pitfalls of AI adoption in Michigan's state agencies.

Read more: https://t.co/jRvr2a8uia

[Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy @fordschool]

"What we were doing here is 'evidence-based art'—with each student choosing a policy they care about."

Students in PubPol 475/750 recently exhibited original work grounded in social science research on how movements shape policy.

Read: https://t.co/iasxsnUroj

[Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy @fordschool]

Catch up with #Fordies and learn about professional and personal accomplishments!

Read the Class Notes in the spring edition of State & Hill: https://t.co/BDlSIDqAyA
Check out the newest edition:https://t.co/liP2CxYuqF

[Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy @fordschool]

How do authoritarian regimes make and enforce policy?

This question is answered in PubPol510, “The Politics of Public Policy”, a core course for MPP students. Ann Lin refreshed the course to reflect political changes. 📓

Read the story in State & Hill: https://t.co/2xAobY9WJv

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ICYMI: Associate Professor @NPilkauskas spoke with @BusinessInsider about multi-generational living.🏡

Between July 2023 and June 2024, 17% of all US home buyers purchased a multigenerational home—up from 14% the year before.

Read about this shift: https://t.co/dwOKkWWGDH

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The Older Americans Act (OAA) is the overlooked legislation that is changing lives for older adults.

Michael Costa (MPP ’82) goes beyond the headlines to explain why the OAA is critical to helping people age with independence.

Read the story: https://t.co/8qkvnIpDz3

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“Policy can’t be created in ivory towers.” Alexandra Citrin (MPP/MSW ‘12) and her team are partnering with communities to advance #RacialJustice and child welfare solutions that put families at the center. 🏠

Read her story in State & Hill: https://t.co/u9QgIFSAZ2

#AlumniImpact

[Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy @fordschool]

Congrats to Don Moynihan on winning the 2026 George Fredrickson Award for Career Contributions from the PMRA!

From advising the UN to shaping presidential budgets, his global impact on public policy is unmatched. 🏆

Read more: https://t.co/yOUYiLOCRB

[Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy @fordschool]

New research from CRJ & Immigration Policy Lab shows that immigration fears are reshaping life in MI.

📊 >50% of survey respondents, or someone they know, had avoided everyday activities due to fear of drawing attention to their immigration status.

Read:https://t.co/l8RLSFgYRa

[Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy @fordschool]

Congratulations to @CatieHausman, @michelmorek, & @NPilkauskas on their promotions to Professor of Public Policy with tenure! 🎉

We're so proud to have their expertise and leadership as a part of our community.

Read more: https://t.co/meIFBCa7yy

[Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy @fordschool]

Congratulations to Don Moynihan and Pamela Herd on winning the 2026 Riccucci-O'Leary Award from the PMRA! 🎉

Their article on gendered administrative burden is a landmark contribution to public administration and gender equity.

Read: https://t.co/ZJMpiTrRYQ

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This year, #Fordies have had impactful internships around the world. 🌎

From interning for members of Congress to working with nonprofits in the international sector, learn more about what our students learned in State & Hill: https://t.co/ZWkXsqL04p

[Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy @fordschool]

ICYMI: #KohnProfessor Samuel Bagenstos warns that overturning FDA telehealth rules for mifepristone would not only harm women nationwide but "destabilize" the entire U.S. drug approval system.

Read: https://t.co/EMknrkpscS

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ICYMI: Associate Professor Ann Lin appeared on Spectrum News to give her insights on President Trump’s meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Watch: https://t.co/P7ZVhn1CnN

[Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy @fordschool]

Could new transmission lines lower your electricity bill?⚡️

Probably so. But @CatieHausman sheds light on how the U.S. electricity grid is embedded in a complex set of institutions, making it difficult to accelerate long-range transmission.

Read more: https://t.co/thQmqPR9lK