Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy

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

Ann Arbor, MI fordschool.umich.edu Joined April 2009

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Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy @fordschool Apr 7

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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The Ford School in color 🎨

A collage showing several scenes associated with the Ford School. At the top, a group poses with a large block M. Below, yellow beanies with are displayed. In the center, there is a color swatch labeled "Michigan Maize." Next, two people are smiling, one in a graduation cap and gown.

Collage of four images from a public policy debate event. Top: Two individuals at podiums speaking, with event banners featuring Michigan Lawyer's Weekly and the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy. Middle left: Person seated in a chair, speaking. Middle right: Three people smiling with University of Michigan-themed props and backdrop. Bottom: Group of five individuals smiling, two wearing University of Michigan apparel.

A collage with a a Wave Field Green paint swatch. A group of people stand on a grassy sports field, smiling. Another person points at a map on a wall. A group gathers in a wooded area, some wearing shirts with "Leaders dedicated to the public good" on the back.

A collage of three photos. The top shows a person smiling in an office with a couch and lamp in the background. The middle image features an orange square labeled "Ross Orange," flanked by two individuals, one speaking in an armchair. The bottom image captures a group seated around a large table engaged in discussion, with notebooks and water bottles visible.

Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy @fordschool 2d

How did American opinions on #DataCenters influence the midterm elections? Professor Shobita Parthasarathy appeared on DW News to analyze how opposition to data centers impacted voting outcomes.

Watch: myumi.ch/J45A8

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Information scientist Ben Green argues #DataCenters have become bipartisan because they have struck ideological chords in both parties.

Read how uncertainty about data centers affected Ohio’s #midterm election: myumi.ch/J458G

Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy @fordschool 2d

Kathryn Dominguez, the Marina von Neumann Whitman Distinguished University Professor of Public Policy, has been elected to the @FHLBankIndy 2026 Board of Directors!