Standard
Membership
Meet Students Where Their Search Begins Before They Narrow Their List
A Dedicated, Digital Institutional Profile
Standard membership includes a dedicated, student-facing school profile on PPIA’s national platform that introduces your programs to students exploring graduate pathways in public service.
Each institution receives a dedicated PPIA school page where students search programs by field, degree, and location. Profiles link directly to your institution’s program pages for current information. Pages follow a consistent, student-centered format, allow customization to align with your marketing goals, and can be amplified through PPIA’s social and digital channels.
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Live Example
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Ford School of Public Policy
University of Michigan
Overview
At the Ford School of Public Policy, you explore public policy in Ann Arbor through a hands-on, analytical approach that draws on Michigan’s strengths in economics, data, social science, and applied research. You learn by engaging with real policy challenges through research centers, policy labs, and internships that connect you to government, nonprofit, and private-sector work in Michigan and beyond.
PPIA Junior Summer Institute at the Michigan Ford School
For more than 40 years, the Ford School has hosted the Public Policy & International Affairs Junior Summer Institute (JSI), a rigorous seven‑week program that prepares diverse undergraduates for graduate study and leadership roles in public service. Participants sharpen their communication and quantitative reasoning skills through courses in statistics, microeconomics, and writing, and explore real‑world policy challenges in short, focused modules. It’s an unparalleled opportunity to build skills, confidence, and a network of peers committed to making a difference.
A Message from the Dean of the Michigan Ford School
Celeste M. Watkins-Hayes, Dean of the Ford School of Public Policy, introduces the “three-legged stool” of public policy in this short video. She is one of the expert voices featured in the open online course Using Public Policy for Social Change, taught by Paula Lantz, Professor of Health Policy at the Ford School, which offers an accessible introduction to how public policy shapes communities and social change.
Information Sessions & Events
Learn about Michigan Public Policy through virtual and in-person information sessions designed for prospective students who want to explore graduate study without pressure. These sessions offer insights from admissions staff, faculty, and current students.
Programs & Pathways
Explore the range of graduate degree programs offered at Michigan Public Policy, including full-time, joint, and specialized options, while also learning about the policy areas where the school has deep expertise. As you review programs and focus areas—from domestic and social policy to international and economic issues—you can better understand how your academic interests align with advanced policy study and your future career goals.
Preparing for Graduate Study
Get guidance on how undergraduates can prepare for graduate-level public policy programs through coursework, experiences, and skill development. This section is designed to help you think ahead and plan intentionally.
Careers & Outcomes
See how graduates of Michigan Public Policy pursue careers across government, nonprofits, research organizations, and the private sector. Understanding career outcomes can help you evaluate how graduate study supports long-term professional goals.
