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Hanging in the Balance
Bats are a potential source of the novel coronavirus behind COVID-19, but a different affliction is ravaging their own populations. One Rackham researcher wants to help them—and help people grasp their importance to our ecosystem.
Announcing the Winners of the 2020 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: A Message to Rackham Students About Proposed Homeland Security Policy
Dean Solomon responds to a preliminary announcement about online study eligibility for international students for the fall 2020 semester.
COVID-19 Lays Waste to Many U.S. Recycling Programs
In a new article, Rackham student Julie Rieland explores the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on recycling programs across the United States.
A History of Activism
In 1985, the Minority Organization of Rackham was formed. Now called Students of Color of Rackham (SCOR), the group continues to expand support and advocacy for the academic, professional, and social needs of graduate students of color.
Open Mike: Planning for the Fall Term
Dean Mike Solomon shares thoughts on how Rackham will support the graduate community in a way that recognizes the multiple roles of Rackham students in the university—as students, researchers, scholars, and instructors.
Career Exploration Through the Lens of Equity
In a new article, Rackham Professional and Academic Development Program Lead Deborah Willis shares practical strategies for career exploration with a focus on equity.
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.