by Rackham Graduate School | Oct 21, 2021 | Alumni Spotlights
In a new study, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Ph.D. alumnus Michael Grundler found evidence that snake species rapidly diversified in the wake of the extinction of the dinosaurs using secrets locked in the species’ genome.
by James Dau | Jun 22, 2021 | Alumni Spotlights, Program in Public Scholarship
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.
by James Dau | Apr 12, 2021 | Alumni Spotlights, Program in Public Scholarship
With support from the Rackham Program in Public Scholarship, anthropology alumnus Colin Quinn helped start a program that connects a Romanian community with its mining heritage.
by James Dau | Feb 24, 2021 | Alumni Spotlights, Program in Public Scholarship
Tribal radio stations are important sources of healthcare information in Native American communities, which have been particularly hard hit by COVID-19. Ph.D. alumna Jana Wilbricht studied this crucial role, and helped two stations better reach their audiences.
by James Dau | Jan 29, 2021 | Alumni Spotlights
With support from the Rackham Program in Public Scholarship, U-M philosophy Ph.D. alum Zoë A. Johnson King co-founded the Michigan High School Ethics Bowl, helping high school students explore and apply moral philosophy to local issues.
by James Dau | Mar 12, 2020 | Alumni Spotlights, Barbour Scholars
Through a new program, Rackham alum and former Barbour scholar SeoHyun Bae is empowering local people in Ethiopia to help their own communities.
by Rackham Graduate School | Jan 23, 2020 | Alumni Spotlights
Rackham and Computer Science and Engineering alumnus Peter Wurman was recognized for his role in inventing the Kiva System, which has revolutionized how warehouses operate.
by James Dau | Jan 22, 2020 | Alumni Spotlights
Asian carp are poised to enter Lake Michigan, but to what extent is a matter of debate. Rackham alumnus Peter Alsip’s research sheds light on the watery invaders’ potential whereabouts.
by Annika Pattenaude | Dec 10, 2019 | Alumni Spotlights
Muneer Khalid works to build better education in Ann Arbor schools
by Annika Pattenaude | Nov 13, 2019 | Alumni Spotlights
Rackham alumna and U-M Professor Ruth Zielinski promotes the benefits of midwifery and nursing in Michigan’s top-rated program and around the world.