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Heaven and Earth
For as long as there has been human civilization, it has been shaped in part by the climate. Rackham history Ph.D. candidate David Patterson is exploring how medieval Europeans thought about the world around them.
A Message from Dean Mike Solomon Regarding COVID-19
Dean Solomon shares resources and guidance for the graduate student community in light of U-M’s recent COVID-19 announcement.
Rackham Associate Dean to Take Part in Virtual Town Hall on Research
The town hall brings together research leaders from across campus to address research operations amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Resources for Online Career Exploration
Several excellent online resources for career exploration can be accessed any time, anywhere.
Announcing the 2020 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 2020-2021 Rackham Predoctoral Fellowship Awards
The Rackham Predoctoral Fellowship supports outstanding doctoral candidates working on dissertations that are unusually creative, ambitious and impactful.
Squirrels and the City
Few mammals are as ubiquitous as the squirrel, but what makes them act the way they do? Rackham student Amy-Charlotte Devitz takes us into the mind of the bushy tailed rodent.
Announcing the 2020-2021 Barbour Scholars
Among the oldest and most prestigious awards granted by the University of Michigan, the Barbour Scholarship funds exceptional female graduate students from Asia and the Middle-East.
U-M Graduate Programs Maintain High Rankings
University of Michigan graduate programs continue to be ranked highly in U.S. News & World Report’s 2021 Best Graduate Schools.
Introducing the 2020 Bouchet Society Inductees
Named for the first African-American doctoral recipient in the United States, the Bouchet Society recognizes outstanding scholarly achievement and promotes diversity and excellence in doctoral education.