Category: Ford School of Public Policy

Join CNN anchor and correspondent Jake Tapper for a conversation about the state of democracy and the role and responsibility of the press in a democratic society, as well as how Tapper’s experience of being an anchor and correspondent informs his craft of writing fiction.

Explore how urban technology is shaping social policy in “smart cities” like New York and beyond, and how can we ensure that emerging technology serves the public interest with former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and University of Michigan STPP Director Shobita Parthasarathy.

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.

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.

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.

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