Category: Ford School of Public Policy

Sep 20, 2023

The University of Michigan Ford School of Public Policy presents US Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo, will reflects on economic growth, innovation, and American competitiveness. She is joined by Professor of public policy and economics Betsey Stevenson.

NATO Ambassador Julianne Smith on the war in Ukraine, meeting global challenges | Policy Talks @ Ford School

Mar 23, 2023

The University of Michigan Ford School of Public Policy presents NATO Ambassador Julianne Smith for the 5th annual Arthur Vandenberg Lecture. Ambassador Smith talks about confronting the crisis in Ukraine and adapting to meet the global challenges of the world.

An evening with Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and CNN anchor Chris Wallace

Mar 6, 2023

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer sits down with CNN anchor Chris Wallace for a fireside chat about politics, public service and the media at the University of Michigan. The conversation is hosted by the University of Michigan Ford School of Public Policy and its partners.

‘The Half-Life of Freedom: Notes on Race, Media and Democracy’ with Jelani Cobb

Jan 23, 2023

Columbia Journalism School dean and and The New Yorker journalist Jelani Cobb examines race and the historic challenges to democracy, the impact of the media, and how these obstacles frame and inform our current moment.

Former U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson | Policy Talks @ Ford School

Jan 9, 2023

In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the University of Michigan Ford School of Public Policy welcomes former U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson.

Former Michigan Reps. Andy Levin, Peter Meijer in conversation | Policy Talks @ Ford School

Jan 9, 2023

A majority of Americans are not satisfied with how democratic systems in the United States are functioning. Former Michigan Reps. Andy Levin (D-MI) and Peter Meijer (R-MI) explore the bipartisan challenge of restoring faith in our democratic systems and highlight ways individuals can be part of the solution.

FBI Director Christopher Wray presented as 2022 Josh Rosenthal Memorial Speaker | Policy Talks @ Ford School

Nov 30, 2022

FBI Director Christopher Wray joins the University of Michigan Ford School of Public Policy for a conversation on cybersecurity, civil liberties, domestic violent extremism and more.

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by Lily Altavena, Detroit Free Press, Orlando Bailey, Ethan Bakuli, Chalkbeat Detroit, Nour Rahal, Detroit Free Press and Micah Walker (Orlando Bailey, Author at BridgeDetroit)
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Category: Ford School of Public Policy

FBI Director Christopher Wray presented as 2022 Jo...

Former Michigan Reps. Andy Levin, Peter Meijer in ...

Former U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnso...

‘The Half-Life of Freedom: Notes on Race, Media an...

An evening with Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and...

NATO Ambassador Julianne Smith on the war in Ukrai...

US Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo | Policy Talks @ Ford School