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The New Normal
School of Public Health Ph.D. candidate Sarah Rozenblum looks at what lessons the United States can learn from how European countries have approached reopening their economies in the wake of COVID-19.
Our Resolve to Confront Racism
In an open letter to the graduate student community, Rackham Dean Mike Solomon decries recent examples of racism and violence, and pledges Rackham’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Open Mike: A Message of Support for International Students
Dean Solomon affirms Rackham’s commitment to our international student community in light of reports of possible further visa and travel restrictions.
Rackham Dean to Participate in Research Reengagement Town Hall
The town hall will address U-M’s approach to safely ramping up research and scholarship in accordance with public health guidance and state regulations.
Driving Toward Sustainability
The COVID-19 pandemic has seen great reductions in travel, a major source of the carbon emissions that drive climate change. Sustainable systems master’s student Nate Hua is working to help the university reduce its own travel impact in the future.
Rackham 2020 Honors and Awards
Each year, Rackham is proud to honor exceptional student research and outstanding instructors. Browse the awards below to learn more and see this year’s recipients.
Going the Distance
Our recent Ph.D. graduates share their experiences with defending their dissertations remotely, and how they might advise future Ph.D. candidates to prepare for it.
Every Year a Story
In addition to Earth Day, 2020 marks the 50th anniversary of the Ecology Center. Rackham English language and literature Ph.D. candidate Elizabeth Harlow is helping them commemorate the occasion through online storytelling.
Remarks by Dean Mike Solomon to 2020 Rackham Graduates
“Even though we are separated, there is a sense in which the importance of your accomplishment unites us right now more strongly than ever before.”
Ahead of the Curve
Since March, Rackham biostatistics student Rupam Bhattacharyya has been working with a team of researchers to help population-dense India manage its response to the COVID-19 pandemic.