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The Neurology of Hunger

Rackham Predoctoral Fellow Yijun Gui researches the neurological mechanics of hunger with hopes of developing new therapeutics for individuals living with anorexia nervosa.

Impostor Phenomenon: Silencing That Mean Inner Voice

Psychology Ph.D. candidate Danielle Rosenscruggs looks at students’ feelings of fraud and self-doubt with an eye toward developing strategies for individuals and institutions alike.

When the River Runs Dry

Since 1944, a treaty between the United States and Mexico has governed the exchange of water from the Rio Grande between the two countries. As political and ecological stressors complicate that arrangement, Rackham student Vianey Rueda looks at what can be done.

A Feminist Family Legacy

U-M’s first female Korean Ph.D. graduate fought for the safety of her niece, who paid it forward by ensuring the well-being of women on a global scale.

The Costs of an All-American Smile

Rackham doctoral candidate Lucy Smith researches the transatlantic tooth trade, George Washington’s dentures, and their impacts on access to dental care in the U.S. today.

Rackham’s Strategic Vision for Graduate Education

Rackham is leading a charge to reenvision graduate education at U-M in a way that is student centered and faculty led, and that emphasizes a holistic view of graduate training.

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Discover Rackham

Stories, blog posts, and more illuminating the experiences of graduate life and highlighting the impact of our students’ critical research.

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Professional Development and the Rackham Doctoral Intern Fellowship Program

In this Q&A, Jeremy Glover, an academic program manager on Rackham’s Professional Development and Engagement team, shares their thoughts on the Rackham Doctoral Intern Fellowship Program and tips for what makes a successful application.

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Barbour Scholar Was First Indian Woman to Receive Botany Doctorate

Edavelth Kakkat Janaki Ammal would go on to pioneer new hybrid crops and advocate for preserving India’s native plant life.

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Affinity Community Resource Week 2024

Join us for Affinity Community Resource Week, Monday, September 16 to Friday, September 20

A collage showing the 2024 awardees of the Anti-Racism Graduate Research Grants. Sponsored by the National Center for Institutional Diversity and Rackham Graduate School.

Rackham Students Receive Funding for Anti-Racism Research

The Anti-Racism Collaborative awarded nearly $100,000 in summer research grants to 19 teams of U-M graduate students.

Rackham by the Numbers

Browse statistics and interactive visualizations of the activity and culture of our graduate programs, including data on enrollment, funding, completion rates, and placement.

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