Rackham’s Strategic Vision for Graduate Education
Rackham is leading a charge to reenvision graduate education at U-M in a way that is student centered and faculty led, and that emphasizes a holistic view of graduate training.
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Stories, blog posts, and more illuminating the experiences of graduate life and highlighting the impact of our students’ critical research.

Engineering Future Careers
Guided by doctoral student survey and focus group data, faculty members in the Department of Mechanical Engineering are working together on program enhancements to prepare students for a wide range of careers.

Like a Bird: How Biology Is Influencing the Future of Flight
Flight technology has been continually evolving for over two centuries. Rackham aerospace engineering alumna Christina Harvey is looking to write the next chapter in that story by looking at the creatures who do it better than anyone: birds.

Introducing the 2023 Bouchet Society Inductees
Named for the first African American doctoral recipient in the United States, the Bouchet Society recognizes outstanding scholarly achievement and promotes diversity and excellence in doctoral education.

Reviving the Lost Work of a Groundbreaking Black Composer
Doctor of Musical Arts candidate Bryan Ijames followed his ear, his heart, and some scholarly detective work to resurrect a forgotten piece by composer Samuel Coleridge-Taylor.
Rackham by the Numbers
Browse statistics and interactive visualizations of the activity and culture of our graduate programs, including data on enrollment, funding, completion rates, and placement.