Michigan in Washington

04/16/2025

Our final Student of the Week is Malinda Brunk!
Malinda is a junior at the University of Michigan’s Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy, minoring in music. She is actively engaged in campus life, serving as Vice President of Heartbeat Philanthropic A Ca****la and Historian of Arts Chorale. Passionate about gun-control reform, she advocates for policies that promote public safety and reduce gun violence. Malinda’s leadership in the arts highlights her creativity and confidence, while her academic pursuits prepare her for a future in public service. She aspires to combine her dedication to social issues with a career in government to drive impactful policy change.

03/13/2025

MIW Winter 2025 Cohort with University of Michigan President Ono at the UMDC Alumni Club’s Congressional Breakfast!〽️💼

03/07/2025

One of the speakers is MIW alum Madison Krumins ! Join us on April 3rd for a captivating evening at TEDxUofM 2025: Rooted, hosted at the Power Center for the Performing Arts, featuring TED Talks, performances, and hands-on activities! All seven speakers are UofM alumni, faculty, or students, and will be sharing unique insights inspired by the powerful influence of our roots.

02/27/2025

Our next Student of the Week is Ashley!
Ashley is a Junior at the University of Michigan, majoring in Political Science. She also explores her interests through the Alexander Hamilton Society, which allows students a chance to debate current events and foreign policies. Furthermore, she is dedicated to raising awareness about women’s mental, physical, and reproductive health by volunteering and fundraising with the Students Against Domestic Abuse club. Fueling her creative side as well, Ashley is minoring in creative writing and enjoys reading and writing during her free time. Ashley strives to attend law school and learn how to make a difference through our governmental system.

Ashley’s interview can be found at the link in bio.
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01/18/2025

Celebrating the new MIW cohort at our welcome dinner! We had a great turnout and the students were wonderful representatives of MIW and Michigan! 〽️

12/20/2024

Last but not least our final Student of the Week is TJ Fossmeyer. 〽️

12/13/2024

Our next Student of the Week is Jacob Kolean! 〽️

10/23/2024

Welcome to MIW! The Winter 2025 cohort is busy working on their internship searches and getting to know each other!
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10/08/2024

The Fall 2024 MIW cohort has arrived in D.C. and are working hard at their internships. The students enjoyed a welcome dinner hosted by David Sanders, Michigan ‘92, partner at Foley & Lardner LLP, where they mingled with their mentors and other MIW and Michigan alumni.
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09/01/2024

The Fall 2024 cohort has landed in D.C. to start their MIW adventure! Go Blue!

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04/06/2024

Our next alumni spotlight is Chase Glasser! Chase was in the Winter 2020 cohort.

Be an active participant in your own life! If you're in MIW, take full advantage of all available opportunities.

03/29/2024

We are featuring a new series spotlighting some of our MIW alums!! Our first spotlight is Janel Johnson from the inaugural cohort.
University of Michigan College of Literature, Science, and the Arts
U-M Department of Sociology

Make a plan, and then be prepared for it to get blown to pieces. This isn't necessarily a bad thing. Our dreams for our lives are typically limited by our imaginations, but life's possibilities are endless. Be open to the ride!

03/13/2024

This , please consider a donation to Michigan in Washington. While our students come from diverse backgrounds and experiences, they share MIW as an amazing path toward realizing their career aspirations. This semester we have students on the Hill, Brookings Institution, Holland and Knight, the Department of Education, the D.C. Public Defender Service, and many more.

We are incredibly grateful for your continued support of MIW and University of Michigan students. Go Blue!

Gifts to the Michigan in Washington program help us continue to offer this pivotal experience for students interested in the field of public policy. This page is part of the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts (College of LSA).

03/08/2024

The Michigan in Washington Program has extended its deadline for the Fall 2024 semester until March 18th.