Advancing New Directions in 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. Learn More Resources and Information We are committed to cultivating a vibrant and diverse student community, expanding opportunities for the broadest possible range of prospective students while providing the resources needed for all Rackham students to thrive once they enroll. Apply Programs of Study Funding Navigating Your Degree Events View All Events Coffee Chats for Graduate Students: Informational Interviewing 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Online May 21 Coffee Chats for Graduate Students: Are You LinkedIn? 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Online Jun 02 Graduate Student Career Exploration Resources and Strategies 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Online Jun 09 Learn More About the Student Experience Student Experience Find information on a range of topics, from connections to graduate student groups to tips on living in Ann Arbor and resources for your personal well-being. Student Communities Connect with students with a variety of backgrounds, interests, and perspectives on life as a graduate student. Resources Learn about campus services—from tech support to study spaces—getting around town, and more. Help and Support Discover the range of avenues open to you when difficulties emerge, including help with conflict resolution, emergencies, and more. Learn More About the Student Experience News All News Stories Rackham 2025 Honors and Awards April 25, 2025 | Rackham Graduate School Each year, Rackham is proud to honor exceptional student research and outstanding instructors and faculty mentors. Browse the awards below to learn more and see this year’s recipients. Announcing the 2025-2026 Rackham Predoctoral Fellowship Awards April 25, 2025 | Rackham Graduate School The Rackham Predoctoral Fellowship supports outstanding doctoral candidates working on dissertations that are unusually creative, ambitious, and impactful. Equitable Engagement in Environmental Journalism April 18, 2025 | Rackham Graduate School Three Rackham alums bring their student capstone project to the public. A Student’s View of Research, STEM Mentorship, and More April 18, 2025 | Rackham Graduate School Rackham student Mahnoor Gondal offered her perspectives in a recent U-M Medical School Q&A. The Hidden Costs of Tax Havens April 10, 2025 | Truly Render Rackham Ph.D. student Simon Rakei studies tax havens and their impacts on local communities. Announcing the 2025 Outstanding Graduate Student Instructor Awards April 9, 2025 | Rackham Graduate School The Outstanding Graduate Student Instructor Awards recognize the efforts and accomplishments of GSIs who demonstrate extraordinary dedication and excellence as teachers.
Student Communities Connect with students with a variety of backgrounds, interests, and perspectives on life as a graduate student.
Resources Learn about campus services—from tech support to study spaces—getting around town, and more.
Help and Support Discover the range of avenues open to you when difficulties emerge, including help with conflict resolution, emergencies, and more.
Rackham 2025 Honors and Awards April 25, 2025 | Rackham Graduate School Each year, Rackham is proud to honor exceptional student research and outstanding instructors and faculty mentors. Browse the awards below to learn more and see this year’s recipients.
Announcing the 2025-2026 Rackham Predoctoral Fellowship Awards April 25, 2025 | Rackham Graduate School The Rackham Predoctoral Fellowship supports outstanding doctoral candidates working on dissertations that are unusually creative, ambitious, and impactful.
Equitable Engagement in Environmental Journalism April 18, 2025 | Rackham Graduate School Three Rackham alums bring their student capstone project to the public.
A Student’s View of Research, STEM Mentorship, and More April 18, 2025 | Rackham Graduate School Rackham student Mahnoor Gondal offered her perspectives in a recent U-M Medical School Q&A.
The Hidden Costs of Tax Havens April 10, 2025 | Truly Render Rackham Ph.D. student Simon Rakei studies tax havens and their impacts on local communities.
Announcing the 2025 Outstanding Graduate Student Instructor Awards April 9, 2025 | Rackham Graduate School The Outstanding Graduate Student Instructor Awards recognize the efforts and accomplishments of GSIs who demonstrate extraordinary dedication and excellence as teachers.