On this week’s episode of the GradWell podcast, Sunghyun Hong, a Ph.D. candidate in Social Work and Developmental Psychology, shares strategies for adopting a strengths-based framework for resiliency development: myumi.ch/mRJZG #WeAreRackham #GradSchool #GradWell

Interested in participating in the Rackham Doctoral Intern Fellowship Program this winter? The deadlines are coming up quickly! Learn more: https://myumi.ch/gR9PG #UMich #GradSchool #ProfessionalDevelopment #WeAreRackham #Internship

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 #MentalHealth #WellBeing #HigherEd #UMich #GradSchool

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 #UMich #GradSchool

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

"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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

🎧 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

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

¡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

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

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

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

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

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

🍂 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

"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

"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

➡️ 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

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

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

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

"A Ph.D. is not a one-person journey—don't hesitate to ask for help, lean on your community, and celebrate small wins along the way." — Xiaotong Yang, a 2025-2026 Rackham Predoctoral Fellow What's your advice for fellow Rackham students? Send it our way: myumi.ch/613D2 #WeAreRackham #UMich

Next week at Rackham, learn how to effectively connect with colleagues and prospective employers at our 7/9 virtual workshop, Pitch Perfect: How to Effectively Network and Build a Strong Pitch. #UMich #GradSchool

Kyle P. Smith is a Rackham doctoral candidate who explores the pedagogical possibilities of LGBTQ+ young adult literature to talk across differences in the classroom. 🏳️‍🌈 Learn more about Smith's research in our latest story for Discover Rackham: myumi.ch/QwVyj #WeAreRackham #UMich #GradSchool

Synthesize your academic experiences into strong application materials for jobs and internships beyond academia at our 6/25 virtual workshop, Cover Letters and Resumes for Internships and Positions Beyond the Tenure Track. Explore the full schedule of Rackham events: rackham.umich.edu/events

President Domenico Grasso discusses pursuing his PhD at U-M , meeting his wife in an engineering graduate class, and his priorities as president of “the best and greatest university, not in America, but in the world.” Full video interview: myumi.ch/8q2GM

We are so grateful to all of the alumni, students, faculty, and friends who participated in #RackhamGivingDay! Thank you. Together, 49 donors raised $13,390! We are so grateful for the essential role you play in the Rackham community. #GradSchool #StudentSupport #HigherEd #UMich #GivingDay

We're so excited for Ann Arbor Summer Festival, June 13-29! For newcomers to town, #a2sf brings 200+ FREE concerts & events to Ann Arbor, including outside of Rackham on Ingalls Mall! Explore the full event line-up on the A2SF website: a2sf.org #AnnArbor #Summer

Last year, members of the Rackham community raised over $19K for #UMich graduate students for #RackhamGivingDay. We can’t wait to see what we’ll accomplish together this year! Give early & unlock a generous 1:1 match: donate.umich.edu/nDDMe #GradSchool #StudentSupport #HigherEd #GivingDay

Did you know that Rackham alumna and Barbour Scholar Wu Yi-Fang (Ph.D. 1928) was the first woman to serve as a college president in China? After earning her Ph.D. from U-M, Yi-Fang returned to China to become the president of Ginling College, a leading women’s institution. Learn more: myumi.ch/bVDEj

Did you know that all U-M students have an automatic membership to all 3 indoor U-M Department of Recreational Sports facilities on campus? Learn more about the facilities & other great options, including sports programs & community resources to help you get out and play: myumi.ch/Bo8rq.

Next week at Rackham, we're taking a little break and we hope you are too. The Rackham Building will be closed on Monday, May 26 and will reopen at 8 a.m. on Tuesday morning. #UMich #GradSchool

Three Rackham alums—Francesca Levethan, Hira Ahmad, & Kausthubh Sumanth collaborated to bring the capstone project they worked on as master's students to the broader public via a webinar with the help of a grant from the River Network. Learn more about their project: myumi.ch/z9wA8 #WeAreRackham

"A Ph.D. is not just about research training. It’s about building a network, developing character, & acquiring transferable skills that are crucial for success in both academia & industry.” — Mahnoor Gondal, Rackham Ph.D. Candidate, in a recent Q&A: myumi.ch/e3zVM #WeAreRackham #UMich #GradSchool

We loved getting to know Rackham alum, UM-Dearborn chancellor, and U-M interim president Domenico Grasso (Ph.D. ‘87) through this University Record spotlight: myumi.ch/MkkJP #WeAreRackham

On Wed, 5/14 from 8 to 11 am, join the Rackham Green Team for Bike to Wherever Day, a community-wide celebration of getting around by bicycle: getdowntown.org/events/btw2025 Start your day of right with a bike ride, snacks, and good company!

Domenico Grasso will serve as the University of Michigan’s interim president, effective immediately. Admired for his visionary work leading the UM-Dearborn as chancellor since 2018, President Grasso will provide steady leadership during this critical time of transition. myumi.ch/3RR3E

“In order to take care of the earth, we have to understand why other lives matter as much as our own.” — Caroline New, Rackham Ph.D. student & an M.F.A. alum of the Helen Zell Writers’ Program at #UMich Learn more in our latest for Discover Rackham: myumi.ch/79eqD #WeAreRackham #GradSchool

Congratulations, Rackham graduates! Bask in the joy of this major life achievement. You’ve made your #UMich #GradSchool community very proud. Watch the 5/2 Rackham Graduate Exercises recording: myumi.ch/3RQ7x

"One of my favorite memories at U‑M was the field experiment trip in 2024, when a lab mate and I drove to the University of Iowa to deploy our underwater robot for our research on localization and mapping." — Jingyu Song, 25-26 Rackham Predoctoral Fellow Share your U-M memories: myumi.ch/D8wm1

🎉 Congratulations to the 2024 ProQuest Distinguished Dissertation Award recipients! This year's awardees and honorable mentions hail from across the University of Michigan community: myumi.ch/2rmMz #UMich #GradSchool #Dissertation #ProQuest #WeAreRackham

On this week’s episode of GradWell, learn new ways to enhance your spiritual wellbeing on the U-M campus: myumi.ch/rArmG Created by a #UMich grad student for grad students, the GradWell podcast provides strategies to make wellbeing a little more accessible. #WeAreRackham #GradSchool #GradWell