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 Ann Arbor, MI
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Joined April 2009
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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
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Malavika Ramkumar, a @STPP_UM Certificate student, explores how Michigan can apply lessons from its costly per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination experience to proactively address microplastic pollution in a new memo. Read: myumi.ch/kVnz5
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Interested in learning more about a public policy degree? Meet our admissions team tomorrow at the @apsiainfo online graduate fair! Learn how you can join the next generation of policy change-makers: myumi.ch/pgP2r
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We have what you’re looking for! 〽️ Learn more about our values and programs: myumi.ch/d8qbn
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It’s almost Election Day! Have questions about voting? 🤔 Visit myumi.ch/84Vjj for voting resources, including information on elections in Ann Arbor and all 50 states.
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Professor Katherine Michelmore has been named to the inaugural editorial team of the Journal of Policy Implementation & Evaluation! The journal aims to make rigorous evidence more accessible and useful to policymakers, practitioners, and others. Read: myumi.ch/PbeG9
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📢 DC #Fordies, meet new people across sectors, reconnect with familiar faces, and grow your network at our happy hour with @michiganalumni! October 29, 2026, 6:00-7:30 pm Buddy's DC 3234 11th St. NW, Washington, DC 20010 Register: myumi.ch/QMkqA
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A busy life shouldn't push your goals aside. You've been working to create change. It's time to take it to the next level with our Online Master of Public Affairs, designed to advance your career and drive real-world impact. Apply by November 1: myumi.ch/E8jZM
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Many preschoolers lack access to high-quality early learning experiences and curricula. A new brief from Christina Weiland and @edpolicyford shows how some Maine educators and leaders implemented aligned P-2 curricula to turn the tide. Research findings: myumi.ch/ww3Mx
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College juniors, want to level up your communication and quantitative reasoning skills? The Public Policy and International Affairs Junior Summer Institute is for you! Apply by November 6: myumi.ch/pgxze
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ALT Promotional flyer for the PPIA Junior Summer Institute. It features the bold text: "The Future of Public Service Needs You," with details about applications for the 2027 program being open. The flyer includes the logo of the Public Policy & International Affairs Program, and mentions the program's website, ppiprogram.org/jsi, and the dates September 14 to November 6. The slogan at the bottom reads, "Learn. Lead. Serve.

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Ready to drive change and transform your leadership? Apply for our Online Master of Public Affairs program by November 1: myumi.ch/E8jZM
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Congratulations to Tariq Fanek (MPA ‘27), Hayley Jewett (MPP ‘28), Anastasiya Miknovets (MPP ‘28), Adna Mohamed (MPP ‘28), and Saumya Nagar (MPP/MBA ‘29), our 2026 Weiser Diplomacy Fellows! Read about the fellows: myumi.ch/pgyRd
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How can future policy leaders navigate conflict, diplomacy, and shifting alliances? #Fordies explored U.S. strategy in the Middle East with experts Rosemary Kelanic, Aaron David Miller, and the Ford School’s Javed Ali. Watch the event replay: myumi.ch/NXxGV
Rosemary Kelanic and Aaron David Miller in conversation with Javed Ali. Over the photo is a quote from Aaron David Miller that reads: “You have to answer the question, what are American interests? Why do we even care about this region? If you answer that question why we should care? Then you could maybe begin to construct a policy around those interests that would make sense.”

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#Fordies for life! 💛 We loved welcoming our Fordies back to Weill Hall at our homecoming open house last week. Thanks to everyone who joined us in Ann Arbor!
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Award-winning, multidisciplinary artist Holly Bass will teach how American history, social justice, community engagement, and the arts drive public dialogue in her course, “Arts-Full Strategies for Public Policy.” Read more: myumi.ch/Pbebq
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"We tend not to learn as much from our own history as we should. I just hope that we do learn from our history," said national security analyst Peter Bergen at this year’s Rosenthal lecture. Watch the full event: myumi.ch/pgRWd
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Congratulations to Nour Abdel-Ghani (MPP '28), Sadie Burnaine (MPP/MSW '29), Aries Cole (MPP '28), Kelsey Faranda (MPP '28), and Georgia Youngblood (MPP '28), the 5 outstanding master's students named as our 2026 Weill Scholars! Read about the scholars: myumi.ch/nVqNA
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During the French Revolution, revolutionary leaders attempted to remake society by changing something people encountered every day: the calendar. A new paper by political scientist Megan Stewart examines this historical experiment. Read: myumi.ch/E72P4
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Want to help solve today’s biggest public policy challenges? Connect with our admissions team, explore our programs, and learn how you can join the next generation of policy change-makers. Find an upcoming event: myumi.ch/G7dA7
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Congratulations, Catie Hausman! The Regents of @UMich approved her as the inaugural Lenore K. and Robert Damrauer Professor of Social Policy. Hausman is a leading scholar whose work examines environmental policy. Read more: myumi.ch/zN6X9
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MI’s rural governments are struggling to find people to fill elected offices. @CLOSUP’s Debra Horner joined a panel with @BridgeMichigan to discuss how MI is placing more responsibilities on local communities & how it affects willingness to lead. myumi.ch/6P8Ej
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