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Evening the Scales
Some of the most widespread sources of information on the planet, Wikipedia’s articles are praised for their neutrality, but show significant biases in whom they cover. Rackham political science student Samuel Baltz spent most of 2020 working to change that by writing an article on women in political science every day.
Time Travel with Typewriters
With support from the Rackham Program in Public Scholarship, Rackham alumna Meghan Forbes created a program that uses a retro strategy to encourage children to write: giving them access to typewriters.
Anti-Racism Collaborative Awards Graduate Student Summer Research Grants
The grants aim to support engagement in research projects focused on racial inequality, racial equity, and racial justice while advancing graduate student progress toward degree.
Announcing the 2021-2022 Barbour Scholars
Established more than a century ago by Regent Levi Barbour, the prestigious Barbour Scholarship funds exceptional women from Asia and the Middle East as they pursue their graduate education at the University of Michigan.
Open Mike: The Ongoing Crisis of COVID-19
Dean Solomon responds to how global surges in COVID-19 are impacting members of the Rackham community.
Announcing the 2021-2022 Rackham Predoctoral Fellowship Awards
The Rackham Predoctoral Fellowship supports outstanding doctoral candidates working on dissertations that are unusually creative, ambitious and impactful.
Rackham Program Leads Make Case for Doctoral Internships
In a new article, Rackham program leads for STEM professional development and public scholarship argue that the benefits of doctoral internships are far-reaching, from skill development to networking and public impact.
Announcing the 2021 Outstanding Graduate Student Instructor Awards
The Outstanding Graduate Student Instructor Awards recognize the efforts and accomplishments of GSIs who demonstrate extraordinary dedication and excellence as teachers.
Announcing the Winners of the 2021 Faculty Mentoring Awards
The Faculty Mentoring Awards recognize faculty with records of excellence in mentoring master’s and doctoral students across the University of Michigan.
Open Mike: Resources and Support Amid Extraordinary Challenges
Dean Solomon addresses the multifaceted pressures facing students at this time.