Oct 12, 2018 | Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, News
Dear Rackham Community, As the university’s annual Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Summit comes to a close, I am pleased to share this update on Rackham’s DEI Strategic Plan and our collective work toward its implementation. We are now beginning year three of...
Sep 17, 2018 | Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Student Voices
When entering my education and psychology Ph.D. program, I was told to prepare for the three pillars of graduate study: research, teaching, and classes. These three activities would constitute my job, and thus the majority of my time, for the next five years. Having...
May 8, 2018 | Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, News
Rackham Graduate School announces the awardees of the 2018–19 Faculty Allies Diversity Grants. These grants are designed to fund activities for current graduate students to enhance diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts in the areas most relevant to the...
Mar 29, 2018 | Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, News
Former U-M Vice Provost and Dean of the Rackham Graduate School Earl Lewis is returning to the University of Michigan as the director of the soon-to-be-established Center for Social Solutions. Lewis spent 15 years at U-M as a faculty member before becoming provost and...
Feb 16, 2018 | Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, News
Ethriam Brammer Rackham Graduate School is thrilled to announce the hiring of Ethriam Brammer as assistant dean. In his role, Brammer will lead the implementation and ongoing work of the school’s diversity, equity, and inclusion plan by working collaboratively...
Oct 23, 2017 | Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Student Voices
I am reminded of my first day of college when I think about Dr. Edward A. Bouchet’s experiences as the first African American person to earn a Ph.D. in the U.S., from Yale University, and the importance of advocacy when thinking about addressing racial disparities in...
