The Rackham Graduate School works with faculty, students and staff across the University of Michigan to promote excellence in graduate education for over 8,200 students in 108 Ph.D., 87 master's, and 34 certificate programs.

Events

View more events…
Cybelle T. Shattuck

Cybelle T. Shattuck

Ph.D. Candidate in Natural Resource Policy
and Behavior
Rackham Centennial
Spring/Summer Fellowship
Sakib Elahi

Sakib Elahi

Ph.D. Student in Biomedical Engineering
Outstanding Graduate Student
Instructor Award
Ophira Vishkin

Ophira Vishkin

Ph.D. Student in Economics
Rackham Centennial
Spring/Summer Fellowship
Richard Pierre

Richard Pierre

Ph.D. Student in Comparative Literature
Outstanding Graduate Student
Instructor Award
Haijing Dai

Haijing Dai

Ph.D. Student in Social Work and Sociology
Bouchet Scholar

Graduate School Blog

Michael L. Benson

Student Advocates for Graduate Education

May 23, 2013 | By Michael L. Benson, PhD. Candidate, Electrical Engineering & Computer Science

Did you know that your graduate student government (RSG) is a founding member of the Student Advocates for Graduate Education (SAGE)? I hope so, but if you didn’t here is a brief overview of what SAGE does….. SAGE SERVES GRADUATE STUDENTS! RSG is a founding member of the coalition which is a national graduate student and professional student coalition comprised of public universities, members of both the Association of American Universities (AAU) and the American…

Joy Mutinda

Spring and Summer Group Opportunities at CAPS

May 22, 2013 | By Joy Mutinda, Coordinator of Groups and Clinical Workshops, CAPS

This spring and summer, CAPS will offer several process, skills, and/or support groups that are available for graduate students. These groups take place in an inviting and confidential environment on the 3rd floor of the Michigan Union. The groups begin meeting a few weeks after the start of each semester, typically last around 8 weeks, and are free for U-M students. Check out our Group Videos page! Making Friends with Yourself: Mindful Self-Compassion Do the…

Rishi Moudgil

Accepting Applications for Doctoral Support Grants

May 21, 2013 | By Rishi Moudgil, Managing Director, Nonprofit and Public Management Center

The Nonprofit and Public Management Center (NPM) is accepting applications for Doctoral Support Grants, which support Ph.D. students contributing research to the nonprofit sector and/or social enterprise. This is a competitive process and only a limited number of grants up to $4,000 per individual will be awarded. Applications are due via e-mail to nonprofit@umich.edu by May 31, 2013. Eligible work may include any of the following (not an exhaustive list): History and theories of the…

Pat McCune

The Michigan Meetings

May 20, 2013 | By Pat McCune, Senior Project Manager, Rackham Graduate School

For many of us, the summer months are often a time to change gears, slow down, and take part in at least a few of the riches available to us on campus as part of a large, thriving research university. This month we have such an opportunity with the Michigan Meetings. These are a series of annual interdisciplinary meetings of national and international scope on topics of broad interest and contemporary importance to both the…

Jackie Simpson

Apply for the Spectrum Center Advocacy Board

May 17, 2013 | By Jackie Simpson, Director, Spectrum Center

Graduate students are invited to apply to the Spectrum Center Advocacy Board for the upcoming year. The Board serves as a space for students to address the needs and concerns of LGBTQA individuals on campus. Previous years' accomplishments range from the implementation of the training with the Office of Admission Staff, addition of LGBTQA Health website link, and the development of resources for international LGBTQA students. Previous student members have had the opportunity to contribute…

Read the Graduate School Blog…

© 2013 The Regents of the University of Michigan

Rackham Graduate School
915 E. Washington St.
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1070

Smoke-free Campus

The University of Michigan's commitment to diversity is a central part of our mission to ensure the excellence of graduate education.