Home Alumni Alumni Each year, nearly 900 doctoral and more than 2,100 master’s degree recipients join the Rackham alumni community. A global network of more than 115,000 alums, Rackham grads continue to discover innovative solutions to the world’s most complex questions, establishing themselves as leaders in their fields. Through mentorship and philanthropic giving, they also provide a strong foundation upon which current students can thrive during their time on campus, setting them up for success once they leave. Announcing the 2025-2026 Rackham Predoctoral Fellowship Awards The Rackham Predoctoral Fellowship supports outstanding doctoral candidates working on dissertations that are unusually creative, ambitious, and impactful. Read More Prev of Next Barbour Scholar Was First Indian Woman to Receive Botany Doctorate Edavelth Kakkat Janaki Ammal would go on to pioneer new hybrid crops and advocate for preserving India's native plant life. Read More Prev of Next A Feminist Family Legacy U-M’s first female Korean Ph.D. graduate fought for the safety of her niece, who paid it forward by ensuring the well-being of women on a global scale. Read More Prev of Next 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. Read More Prev of Next Rackham Alum Plays Key Role in Michigan Central Station Transformation Architecture and civil engineering graduate Manuel Martinez is the on-site superintendent for the construction company turning the Detroit landmark into a major office center. Read More Prev of Next Support Rackham’s Mission There are many ways to connect with the graduate school and support today’s students in their academic journeys. Honor Roll of Donors We are so grateful for your support of graduate students. University Career Alumni Network (UCAN) Share advice—Share your expertise, assist students navigating their careers, and answer quick questions via the UCAN message feature or by scheduling a 30-minute phone conversation. Make connections based on common interests—Connect with students who share your background, interests, or other affiliations. Make a Gift The Rackham Graduate School offers direct help to master’s and doctoral students as they move through graduate school and into the world to address complex problems and work towards innovative solutions at home and around the world. Rackham Professional Alumni Council The Rackham Professional Alumni Council brings together alumni and friends of the graduate school who are today’s global leaders in fields beyond academia to share their advice, knowledge, and connections to advance Rackham’s mission and vision for student-centered, faculty-led graduate education. Useful Information for Alumni How can I update my contact information? You can use the U-M Alumni Record Update Form to update your home address, business address, telephone number, fax number, or email address. You may also contact our office to update your information: Rackham Graduate School University of Michigan 915 E. Washington Street Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1070 Telephone: (734) 764-1125 Fax: (734) 936-2848 Email: [email protected] How can I support Rackham Graduate Students? Visit our Make a Gift page to learn how you can support Rackham Graduate Students. Where can I obtain a copy of my diploma or transcript? Contact the Registrar to request a replacement diploma or official copy of your transcript. Where can I purchase a hood? University of Michigan Commencement website provides purchasing information for academic attire to graduating students, alumni, and faculty. How can I learn more about career and placement services? Contact the University’s Career Center to learn more about current services for students and alumni. Other University of Michigan Websites Rackham Affiliates Mary A. Rackham Institute Museum Studies Program Society of Fellows Around Campus Alumni Association U-M Libraries U-M Library Search Tools Campus Information Centers Campus Maps Parking on Campus U-M Events Calendar The Michigan Daily The University Record Michigan Today – a publication for Michigan alumni and friends News and Information Services Athletics Registrar Weather Around Ann Arbor Ann Arbor Convention and Visitors’ Bureau City of Ann Arbor Current Magazine – what is going on around Ann Arbor Parking around Ann Arbor Transportation – how to get around Ann Arbor Detroit Metro Airport
Announcing the 2025-2026 Rackham Predoctoral Fellowship Awards The Rackham Predoctoral Fellowship supports outstanding doctoral candidates working on dissertations that are unusually creative, ambitious, and impactful. Read More Prev of Next
Barbour Scholar Was First Indian Woman to Receive Botany Doctorate Edavelth Kakkat Janaki Ammal would go on to pioneer new hybrid crops and advocate for preserving India's native plant life. Read More Prev of Next
A Feminist Family Legacy U-M’s first female Korean Ph.D. graduate fought for the safety of her niece, who paid it forward by ensuring the well-being of women on a global scale. Read More Prev of Next
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. Read More Prev of Next
Rackham Alum Plays Key Role in Michigan Central Station Transformation Architecture and civil engineering graduate Manuel Martinez is the on-site superintendent for the construction company turning the Detroit landmark into a major office center. Read More Prev of Next
University Career Alumni Network (UCAN) Share advice—Share your expertise, assist students navigating their careers, and answer quick questions via the UCAN message feature or by scheduling a 30-minute phone conversation. Make connections based on common interests—Connect with students who share your background, interests, or other affiliations.
Make a Gift The Rackham Graduate School offers direct help to master’s and doctoral students as they move through graduate school and into the world to address complex problems and work towards innovative solutions at home and around the world.
Rackham Professional Alumni Council The Rackham Professional Alumni Council brings together alumni and friends of the graduate school who are today’s global leaders in fields beyond academia to share their advice, knowledge, and connections to advance Rackham’s mission and vision for student-centered, faculty-led graduate education.
