Alumni Network
Our Social Sciences alumni demonstrate the many ways a University of Michigan - Dearborn degree can shape understanding of the world and inspire meaningful change. From policy analysts and economists to educators, researchers, sustainability leaders, and community advocates, graduates of the UM-Dearborn Social Sciences department apply their social science training to address complex challenges across communities, industries, and governments.
In these stories, you’ll hear how their experiences studying our breadth of programs helped them develop critical thinking, research, and analytical skills that guide their careers today. Their journeys reflect the power of social science perspectives to inform decision-making, strengthen communities, and shape the future.
Explore where a Michigan degree in the social sciences can take you, and be inspired by alumni who are already making an impact.
Alumni Spotlights
Graduates of our Social Sciences programs go on to build meaningful careers across a wide range of fields and industries. From government agencies and municipalities to courts, policy organizations, data processing and purchasing, economics, education, museums, archives, and historical research, our alumni are making an impact in their communities and beyond. Read more about our alumni.
Our Economics alumni use the analytical, research, and problem-solving skills they developed at UM-Dearborn in careers across business, finance, government, consulting, policy, and data analysis. Their journeys reflect the versatility of an economics degree, with graduates applying what they learned in the classroom to make informed decisions, solve complex challenges, and create meaningful impact in a wide range of industries. Read more about our Economics alumni.
Our History alumni use the research, writing, analytical, and critical thinking skills they developed at UM-Dearborn in careers across museums, archives, education, government, nonprofits, law, public history, and cultural institutions. Their journeys reflect the versatility of a history degree, with graduates preserving the past, shaping public understanding, conducting research, and making meaningful contributions across a variety of fields. Read more about our History alumni.
Our Political Science alumni go on to make an impact in government, law, public policy, advocacy, nonprofit leadership, and international affairs, using the skills they developed at UM-Dearborn to lead, serve, and create change in their communities and beyond.
Our Master of Public Administration and Policy alumni use the leadership, policy, research, and management skills they developed at UM-Dearborn in careers across government, nonprofit organizations, public service, healthcare, education, and community development. Their journeys reflect the impact and versatility of the degree, with graduates leading organizations, shaping policy, managing programs, and working to improve communities at the local, regional, and national levels. Read more about our MPAP alumni.
Our Urban and Regional Studies alumni are helping shape stronger communities through careers in city planning, public policy, economic development, transportation, housing, sustainability, and nonprofit work, making a lasting impact on the places where people live and work.
Join Our Alumni Network
Stay connected long after graduation! The Social Sciences alumni network is a vibrant community of professionals, scholars, and leaders working across government, nonprofits, education, business, and community organizations.
Join our network to reconnect with classmates, share your experiences, mentor current students, and celebrate the achievements of fellow Dearborn Wolverines making a difference in the world. Once a part of CASL and the Social Sciences community, you’ll always be part of the conversation.