by Rackham Graduate School | Apr 4, 2017 | News
The Rackham Predoctoral Fellowship is one of the most prestigious awards granted by the Rackham Graduate School. Doctoral candidates who expect to graduate within six years since beginning their degrees are eligible to apply, and the strength and quality of their...
by Rackham Graduate School | Mar 31, 2017 | News
Supporting effective faculty mentoring of graduate students is a top priority of the Graduate School. Outstanding mentors guide students throughout their professional training with respect and concern, serving as advisor, teacher, advocate, sponsor, and role model. To...
by Paul Artale | Mar 28, 2017 | News
Did you know that across the nation (and in Canada too!) that the week of April 2-8 marks Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation Week (GPSAW)? Every year the National Association of Graduate-Professional Students asks campuses to acknowledge and appreciate the...
by Sheila Waterhouse | Mar 9, 2017 | News
On Wednesday, March 15, please join us in the Rackham lobby for our fourth annual GRADitude at Rackham event. Join us for lunch and write a thank you note to alumni donors who give back to Rackham to support graduate students: March 15 11:30am to 1:00pm Rackham Lobby...
by Rackham Graduate School | Mar 1, 2017 | News
Through the Outstanding Graduate Student Instructor Awards, Rackham recognizes young scholars who have been nominated by their program for teaching excellence. Winners of this award demonstrate superb skill in teaching, mentoring and advising. They bring creativity,...
by Rackham Graduate School | Feb 22, 2017 | News
The ProQuest Distinguished Dissertation Award recognizes exceptional and unusually interesting work produced by doctoral students. Each year Rackham invites faculty to nominate the dissertations produced in their programs that were outstanding. The nomination dossiers...
by Jana Wilbricht | Feb 17, 2017 | News
“It’s all about relationships, continuous learning, and meeting different people,” Michael Solomon summarized when I had the pleasure to interview him about his work, academic interests and outstanding scientific achievements last week. Solomon is a Professor of...
by Sheila Waterhouse | Feb 13, 2017 | News
The Rackham Graduate School announces a $1million gift for initiatives identified by the dean that will support graduate students across campus. The gift comes from Rackham alumna Roz Abrams who received her Master’s degree in Speech from U-M in 1971 and considers her...
by Carol A. Fierke | Feb 1, 2017 | News
Dear Rackham Community, We affirm the University’s commitment to the international members of our graduate community. International students and faculty have been integral to graduate education for over 125 years. We recognize their contributions to the social...
by Mark Kamimura-Jimenez | Jan 25, 2017 | Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, News
My name is Mark Kamimura-Jiménez and I am a proud Rackham alum. My experience as a graduate student at U-M was supported by engaged staff, faculty, alumni, and most importantly a community of student peers that sustained me academically, professionally and socially....
