Rackham Graduate School

The 8/21 issue of the Grad Student Newsletter is out now, filled with the information and resources you need to keep blooming as we head into the fall semester: myumi.ch/7J9xz

Next Week at Rackham, enjoy two events geared for Master's students and our annual Fall Welcome event for all Rackham newcomers, connecting grad students with community, resources, and opportunities from day one.

Learn more and register: rackham.umich.edu

What is a well-designed life? How do you find a career where you can thrive? Inspired by Stanford’s Designing Your Life curriculum, this interactive, four-week, in-person series co-presented by Rackham and the University Career Center will teach Master’s Students principles for designing a fulfilling career. Details:

Dates: Fridays, September 11 to October 2
Time: noon to 1:30 p.m.
Location: Rackham Building
Register by September 1: myumi.ch/RQme9

The University of Michigan Board of Regents announced Dr. C. Cybele Raver as its choice to become the university’s 17th president. The Board will hold a special meeting on Sept. 1 to take a formal vote. Pending approval, Dr. Raver’s appointment will take effect Dec. 1. Dr. Raver, currently the provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs at Vanderbilt University, is a nationally recognized leader in higher education. myumi.ch/xjwJm

📣 Calling all newly admitted Rackham students! You're all registered for Fall Welcome on Friday, August 28, right? Get grounded, connected, and ready to dive in to all U-M has to offer for grad students: myumi.ch/qwVPZ

It's time to find a nice sunny spot to stretch out in and enjoy this week's issue of the Grad Student Newsletter: myumi.ch/2jrDD

Next week at Rackham, build your network, stand up to feelings of imposterism, get your budget into shape, and learn about Rackham's new Research Leadership in a Global Context Certificate Program.

Explore the full line-up of Rackham events and register: rackham.umich.edu/events

So... what happens after you submit your final dissertation to the University of Michigan Library? As it turns out: a lot! Learn more about the Unlocking Dissertations Project, how to make sure your dissertation is public, and how to support U-M’s scholarly impact across the globe: myumi.ch/bDE4V

🎉 Congratulations to the 2026 Public Scholarship Grant awardees! With this funding, grad student recipients apply their research to collaborative projects designed with community partner organizations, serving communities locally and globally.

Explore the full list of award recipients and their projects: myumi.ch/J4wgq