Diversity Resources
The Rackham Graduate School values the diversity of its students as an essential dimension of excellence in graduate education. The University of Michigan’s commitment to diversity is long-standing, and we are proud of our graduate students who over the years have gone on to assume national leadership in many fields.
The Graduate School sponsors numerous activities aimed at recruiting an outstanding and inclusive student body. We seek to provide intellectual, social, emotional and financial support so that students from groups that are historically underrepresented in higher education feel welcome and thrive in their studies.
Graduate Student Community
The Rackham Graduate School takes great pride in the diversity of its community and values the participation of all students.
Funding to Advance Diversity
Funding is available to help support and enable the success of outstanding students from diverse backgrounds. Students must be nominated by their programs for most of these awards. For information contact the Rackham Fellowships Office, (734) 764-8119.
Research and Teaching
Michigan faculty and graduate students are leaders in research and teaching in a wide range of disciplinary and interdisciplinary fields that contribute to the study of diversity.
Faculty Allies for Diversity
Faculty allies for diversity in graduate education work with the Rackham Graduate School at the program level on issues of recruitment, admissions, retention and completion. The following faculty are also contacts on diversity issues for students within their own program.
Recruitment of Diverse Graduate Students
For information about student recruitment strategies and resources for recruiters, contact Rackham’s office of Graduate Student Success, (734) 647-2655. For advice and assistance, contact the Rackham Associate Dean for your program, (734) 764-4400.
University Resources for Diversity
Resources across campus are available to graduate students as members of the wider University community.
