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Rackham Graduate School @umichgradschool.bsky.social · 3d

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.

Rackham Graduate School @umichgradschool.bsky.social · 4d

"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

Rackham Graduate School @umichgradschool.bsky.social · 5d

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

#WeAreRackham #BouchetSociety #UMich #GradSchool

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.

Rackham Graduate School @umichgradschool.bsky.social · 6d

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

#MentalHealth #WellBeing #HigherEd #UMich #GradSchool

Promotional image for an event titled 'Exploring Well-Being in Graduate Education' scheduled for October 22-23, featuring a quote about teamwork and trust by Madeline DeMarco, Health Promotion Specialist. The background includes colorful handprints.

Rackham Graduate School @umichgradschool.bsky.social · 10d

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

#WeAreRackham

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.

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.

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Rackham Graduate School @umichgradschool.bsky.social · 11d

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

#UMich #GradSchool

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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Rackham Graduate School @umichgradschool.bsky.social · 12d

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.

Rackham Graduate School @umichgradschool.bsky.social · 19d

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

#WeAreRackham #UMich #GradSchool

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.

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Rackham Graduate School @umichgradschool.bsky.social · 20d

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

#WeAreRackham #UMich #GradSchool #PublicScholarship

A vibrant red sculpture on a university campus with a rainbow in the background, accompanied by text about Rackham Public Scholarship Grants application deadlines.

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Rackham Graduate School @umichgradschool.bsky.social · 20d

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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Rackham Graduate School @umichgradschool.bsky.social · 24d

🎧 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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Rackham Graduate School @umichgradschool.bsky.social · 25d

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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Rackham Graduate School @umichgradschool.bsky.social · 26d

¡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

#UMich #GradSchool

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Rackham Graduate School @umichgradschool.bsky.social · 27d

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

#MentalHealth #WellBeing #HigherEd #UMich #GradSchool

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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Rackham Graduate School @umichgradschool.bsky.social · Sep 10

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

#MentalHealth #WellBeing #HigherEd #UMich #GradSchool

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.

Rackham Graduate School @umichgradschool.bsky.social · Sep 6

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

#UMich #GradSchool

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Rackham Graduate School @umichgradschool.bsky.social · Sep 3

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

#UMich #GradSchool #WeAreRackham #GradWell

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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Rackham Graduate School @umichgradschool.bsky.social · Sep 2

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

#MentalHealth #WellBeing #HigherEd #UMich #GradSchool

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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Rackham Graduate School @umichgradschool.bsky.social · Aug 20

🍂 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

#UMich #GradSchool

Graphic for Rackham Fall Welcome event, featuring stylized yellow leaves with the event details: Friday, August 22, set against a blue background with an image of a building.

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Rackham Graduate School @umichgradschool.bsky.social · Aug 12

"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

#WeAreRackham

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Rackham Graduate School @umichgradschool.bsky.social · Jul 30

"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

#WeAreRackham

Rackham Graduate School @umichgradschool.bsky.social · Jul 28

➡️ 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

#UMich #GradSchool #GuptaValuesScholarship

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Rackham Graduate School @umichgradschool.bsky.social · Jul 25

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

#WeAreRackham #UMich #GradSchool

Rackham Graduate School @umichgradschool.bsky.social · Jul 24

Let's welcome Sonya Dal Cin to her new role as associate dean for academic programs & initiatives in the social sciences. 👏

Dal Cin is a prof of comms & media. She studies how everyday experiences w/ media affect our thoughts, emotions, & behavior.

Welcome, Sonya Dal Cin!

#WeAreRackham

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Rackham Graduate School @umichgradschool.bsky.social · Jul 22

Give Dewey Jung a warm Rackham welcome to his new role as associate dean for Ph.D. programs at the University of Michigan-Dearborn. 👏

Jung is a prof of mechanical engineering & a leading researcher of thermal & fluid sciences & their applications to advanced energy conversion.

#WeAreRackham

Portrait of Dewey Jung, Associate Dean, Academic Programs and Initiatives for University of Michigan-Dearborn, smiling in front of a blurred background with the University of Michigan and Rackham logos at the top.

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