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No matter the degree or field, Rackham offers grad students and postdocs resources to support them at every stage of their time at the University of Michigan. Learn more: rackham.umich.edu
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Learn more from Shakeelah Hicks & others across the U-M campus at Exploring Well-Being in Graduate Education: A Rackham Symposium on Wednesday, October 22 & Thursday, October 23, in the Rackham Building.

Learn more & register: myumi.ch/2rXgk

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Winter 2026 Community Engaged Course Design Workshop applications are open now through November 3!

• Learn more about this professional development opportunity: myumi.ch/w9bV4
• Hear from past workshop participants at the 10/24 info session: myumi.ch/15k28

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Learn more from Taylor Pahl &others across the U-M campus at Exploring Well-Being in Graduate Education: A Rackham Symposium on Wednesday, October 22 & Thursday, October 23, in the Rackham Building.

Learn more & register: myumi.ch/2rXgk

#MentalHealth #WellBeing #HigherEd #UMich #GradSchool
Promotional graphic for Exploring Well-Being in Graduate Education event, featuring a quote about informal mental support and its importance in maintaining well-being by Taylor Pahl, a specialist from the Eisenberg Family Depression Center. Decorated with colorful abstract brush strokes at the top.
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"Every task is a hurdle to overcome but never underestimate your ability to overcome & excel in every task you put your mind & effort to. Do it scared, do it nervous, do it nevertheless."

— Kehinde Morayo Sowunmi, Rackham Ph.D. Student

Share your advice for fellow Rackham students: myumi.ch/613D2
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The Bouchet Graduate Honor Society recognizes outstanding scholarly achievement and promotes diversity and excellence in doctoral education and the professoriate.

Learn more and apply by November 3: myumi.ch/pV2E5

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Quote from a Ph.D. student and 2025 Bouchet Honor Society inductee, Sara N. Steiner, discussing the impact of the Rackham chapter of the Bouchet Honor Society on their professional development and outreach efforts. The image includes a portrait of the student at the bottom.
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Learn more from Madeline DeMarco & others across the U-M campus at Exploring Well-Being in Graduate Education: A Rackham Symposium on Wednesday, October 22 & Thursday, October 23, in the Rackham Building.

Learn more & register: myumi.ch/QwmQz

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Do feelings of fraud & self-doubt feel like they're creeping into your #UMich #GradSchool experience? This week's episodes of GradWell explore Impostor Phenomenon w/ two Developmental Psychology Ph.D. candidates: Danielle Rosenscruggs & Dianna Alvarado.

🎧 Listen now: myumi.ch/mRJZG

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Promotional graphic for the October 1 release of the GradWell podcast, entitled "The Imposter Phenomenon," part 1 of a 2 part podcast featuring Danielle Rosenscruggs, a Ph.D. candidate in Developmental Psychology. Graphic design featuring a headshot of Danielle Rosenscruggs and her quote from the podcast: “We are not seeing things clearly and accurately when we convince ourselves that we are frauds… That's just not possible in these really competitive, high achieving, high stress environments. There are so many gates you had to get through to get into this room.” Promotional graphic for the October 1 release of the GradWell podcast, entitled "The Imposter Phenomenon," part 2 of a 2 part podcast featuring Dianna Alvarado, a Ph.D. candidate in Developmental Psychology. Graphic design featuring a headshot of Dianna Alvarado and her quote from the podcast: “Even very capable students can burn out, so protective strategies can give them the tools to stay engaged and to thrive, even in environments that sometimes can feel competitive or isolating.”
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The Rackham Doctoral Intern Fellowship Program allows doctoral students to pursue a fully supported internship during their graduate training. Internships offer students a mentored professional learning experience in diverse career settings.

Learn more: https://myumi.ch/gR9PG

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Promotional image for Rackham Doctoral Intern Fellowship Program featuring a smiling participant named Julian Rome, standing outdoors with trees in the background. Text: Create Your Dream Internship
Tips from Julian Rome, Rackham Doctoral Intern Fellowship Program Participant. Blue text graphic with Julian Rome's first tip: Find five job postings that  interest you. Blue text graphic with Julian Rome's second tip: Make a list of the qualifications for your selected postings, noting what areas you need the most professional growth in to be competitive. Blue text graphic with Julian Rome's third tip: With your supervisor, 
co-design your internship around getting experience in your growth areas, staying centered in the mission of the organization.
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The Bouchet Graduate Honor Society recognizes outstanding scholarly achievement & promotes diversity and excellence in doctoral education and the professoriate.

Learn more & apply by 11/3: myumi.ch/pV2E5
Attend the October 2 info session: myumi.ch/A1eQp

#WeAreRackham #UMich #GradSchool
Promotional image featuring a quote about the values of being a member of the Bouchet Honor Society, attributed to Ph.D. candidate Andrea Valenzuela, a society inductee. The quote emphasizes the importance of supportive community, professional development, and research funding.
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Rackham Ph.D. student Jaylin Herskovitz is a human-computer interaction researcher who designs greater tech accessibility with blind people.

Read the full story: myumi.ch/XyQmn

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A blurred cityscape with vibrant lights for a Rackham news article titled 'Open Your Eyes: Co-Designing Accessible Tech.' Text: Rackham doctoral candidate and human-computer interaction researcher Jaylin Herskovitz  co-designs accessible tech with blind people, improving their experience with the world, online and off. Close-up of a person holding a green canned food item, with a text overlay discussing Herskovitz's research on AI: "Herskovitz's research reveals that blind users are frustrated by AI’s current capacity for interpreting imagery, finding it far too general to be efficient." Three smartphone screens displaying different stages of ProgramAlly, a software application to help blind people get specific information. Text: To address this issue, Herskovitz used techniques from the field of end-user programming—the practice of designing for non-programmers to create and modify software for their own specific needs—to create ProgramAlly, an application for blind people to write small custom programs to target the specifics of what they’d like to see. Promotional graphic featuring a quote about AI programming from Jaylin Herskovitz alongside her professional headshot. Her quote: “Programs could include things like finding a specific route number on a bus or finding the title of a book—essentially creating simple commands  for people to specify exactly what they’re looking for that the AI can understand."
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Rackham Public Scholarship Grants provide support for publicly engaged scholarly projects created between Rackham students and community partners.

Learn more and register for the required 10/3 grant workshop: https://myumi.ch/R3Jjm

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Learn more from Juanita Tookes & others across the U-M campus at Exploring Well-Being in Graduate Education: A Rackham Symposium on Wednesday, October 22 & Thursday, October 23, in the Rackham Building.

Learn more & register: myumi.ch/QwmQz

#MentalHealth #WellBeing #HigherEd #UMich #GradSchool
Promotional poster for a graduate education event, featuring a quote about building strong relationships across campus for support and academic success. Includes the photo of Juanita Tookes, Assistant Director for Counseling & Psychological Services, with a colorful brush stroke design at the top.
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🎧 On this week’s episode of GradWell, VaNessa Thompson, an academic program manager in Rackham’s Professional Development and Engagement Office, shares more about the importance of cultivating a sense of belonging: myumi.ch/mRJZG

#WeAreRackham #GradSchool #GradWell
A graphic promoting 'The Importance of Cultivating a Sense of Belonging,' the episode of the GradWell podcast released on September 17, featuring guest Vanessa Thompson, Ph.D., an Academic Program and Engagement Professional from Rackham. Promotional graphic featuring Vanessa Thompson, Ph.D., Academic Program Manager at Rackham's Professional Development and Engagement Office, and her quote: "A solid sense of belonging for graduate students looks like they can show up as their whole selves.”
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The Rackham Doctoral Intern Fellowship Program allows doctoral students to pursue a fully supported & funded internship during their graduate training. Internships offer students a mentored professional learning experience in diverse career settings.

Learn more & apply: https://myumi.ch/gR9PG
Portrait of Hannah Hussamy, a Ph.D. candidate in the Rackham Doctoral Intern Fellowship Program, smiling in front of a blurred background with her quote: "The Rackham Doctoral Intern Fellowship Program afforded me invaluable insight into the operations of a major nonprofit academic publisher."
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¡Feliz Mes de la Herencia Hispana!

Celebrate #LatineHeritageMonth w/ the Office of Multi-Ethnic Student Affairs & other U-M units at "El Orgullo de Ser" / "The Pride of Being,” a series of campus events taking place mid September through mid October: myumi.ch/G48En

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Join faculty, staff, and students for Exploring Well-Being in Graduate Education: A Rackham Symposium to explore research, share strategies, & build supportive academic communities.

➡️ Learn more & register: myumi.ch/2rXgk

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Promotional poster for the "Exploring Well-Being in Graduate Education Symposium" happening on October 22-23, featuring a colorful border with abstract designs. Registration is now open.
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Learn more from Heather Moore, Krissy Bhaumik, and others across the U-M campus at Exploring Well-Being in Graduate Education: A Rackham Symposium on 10/22 and 10/23, in the Rackham Building.

Learn more and register: myumi.ch/2rXgk

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A quote from Heather Moore and Krissy Bhaumik, 2025 Exploring Well-Being in Graduate Education Symposium co-presenters: "Financial success and well-being are not just about how much money you have—what truly matters is understanding your various strategies and options." Promotional poster for "Exploring Well-Being in Graduate Education Symposium" scheduled for October 22-23, featuring colorful abstract brushstrokes around the text. Registration is now open.
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This spring, U-M Gupta Values Scholars Nha Tran, Marnay Avant, Dien Luong, & Mahnoor Gondal traveled to D.C. with Gupta Values Scholars from Michigan State University and NOVA Community College.

Learn more about the Gupta Values Scholarship & apply by 9/12: myumi.ch/y2W18

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Welcome to GradWell, the Rackham podcast all about supporting grad student well-being at ‪@umich.edu‬. 🎧 New episodes drop every other Wednesday through Dec 10, 2025!

Get started with the first two episodes, available now: myumi.ch/mRJZG

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Promotional image featuring a quote about investing in community success, attributed to Terra Molengraff, Ph.D., Director of First-Generation Multicultural Initiatives at Rackham. The logo for GradWell is present at the bottom. Promotional image featuring a quote about the importance of mentorship from Dorian Bobbett, a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Michigan, displayed alongside their photo and the logos of Rackham Graduate School and GradWell. Portrait of Sam Hobson, smiling, wearing glasses and a dark jacket, against a peach background. Text indicates Sam is a host, producer, and Ph.D. candidate at GradWell. Promotional poster for Season 2 of the 'GradWell' podcast, featuring a multicolored floral-like design at the top and the premiere date of September 3. Created for and by graduate students to explore well-being, presented by Rackham.
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Learn more from Guiying (Angel) Zhong (@gzhong23.bsky.social‬) & others at Exploring Well-Being in Graduate Education: A Rackham Symposium on Wed, 10/22 and Thurs, 10/23, in the Rackham Building.

➡️ Learn more and register: myumi.ch/QwmQz

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A promotional poster featuring a quote about decreasing suicide risk through active listening and sending caring messages, attributed to Guiying (Angel) Zhong from the University of Michigan. The background includes colorful abstract floral patterns. Promotional poster for the Exploring Well-Being in Graduate Education Symposium. It features decorative abstract motifs in blue, orange, and green, with event details including dates October 22-23 and a call to action for registration.
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🍂 Hi there, new Rackham students! Are you registered for this Friday, 8/22's Fall Welcome event? Get all the details you need and sign up: myumi.ch/LB7YQ

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"My one piece of advice for new grad students is to spend as much time stewarding the relationships that ground your work as you do any other part of your career. Relationships are power."

— K. Malulani Castro, 2025-2026 Rackham Predoctoral Fellow

Share your advice: myumi.ch/613D2

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"When you question whether you belong in grad school, just remember: a genuine passion for science & true kindness toward others will justify all."

— Xingwu Zhou, a 2025-2026 Rackham Predoctoral Fellow

Share your advice for fellow Rackham students: myumi.ch/613D2

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➡️ Join us for an interactive virtual application workshop on Monday, 8/4 to learn more about the Gupta Values Scholarship Fund and help you submit a standout application!

Learn more and register: myumi.ch/4m6Dp

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Rackham Ph.D. student Kaiwen Sun's research seeks to inform design interventions, influence policy changes, and shape educational practices that can lead to safer smart homes for the entire family.

Read the full story for Discover Rackham: myumi.ch/pVdez

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