Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy

  1. June 5, 2024

    Study: Higher education responds to labor‑market needs

    Do universities respond to the changing needs of industry by offering curriculums that provide students with skills they need on the job? Yes, according to a new study.

  2. May 2, 2024

    More local officials see relevance of electric vehicle planning

    Local officials across Michigan increasingly view electric vehicle infrastructure planning as relevant for their governments, though many cite too few public charging stations and costs associated with adding them as barriers.

  3. May 1, 2024

    Bold Challenges awards $700K for eight research teams

    Eight interdisciplinary teams from across U-M have received more than $700,000 from the Bold Challenges’ Accelerate Program to explore innovative research projects that address a wide range of societal challenges.

  4. April 29, 2024

    Profiles of six prospective Class of 2024 graduates

    Each year The University Record profiles selected prospective graduates who highlight the range of experiences and people who attend U-M.

  5. April 29, 2024

    Public policy senior forges multicultural communities

    Following graduation, Neil Nakkash plans to apply to medical school while continuing his work as a research assistant with the Institute for Social Research.

  6. April 26, 2024

    OVPR awards 15 staff members for research service, leadership

    The Office of the Vice President for Research will recognize 15 staff members from across U-M for their outstanding service and leadership in advancing research, scholarship and creative practice.

  7. April 9, 2024

    U.S. News & World Report releases latest graduate rankings

    U-M remains one of the premier universities in the country for graduate education, according to the 2024-25 edition of U.S. News & World Report’s Best Graduate Schools.

  8. April 8, 2024

    Campus briefs

    Short news items from around the University of Michigan.

  9. January 15, 2024

    Ross School to boost neighborhood entrepreneurs in Detroit

    U-M’s Detroit Neighborhood Entrepreneurs Project, which has helped nearly 700 small businesses since its introduction in 2016, has moved to the Stephen M. Ross School of Business.

  10. July 24, 2023

    Ford School staffer smashes, fixes combines

    Chris Myers, assistant director of digital strategy, communications and outreach at the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy, competes in combine demolition derbies.