Rackham Creates Standing Committee on Graduate Student Mental Health and Well-Being
The committee will prioritize the creation of a network of graduate student mental health and wellness advocates in graduate programs across the university.
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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.
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Mental Health in the Time of COVID-19
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