Rackham Graduate School
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August 31, 2020
Schools, colleges share goals and hopes for 2020-21 school year
The University of Michigan is preparing to welcome back students for a fall semester unlike any other, creating never-before-seen challenges and opportunities for Ann Arbor’s 19 schools and colleges as well as at Dearborn and Flint.
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March 27, 2020
U-M adopts alternative grading for graduate, professional courses
Graduate and most professional degree programs at U-M’s Ann Arbor campus are adopting an alternative grading policy for the remainder of the semester to address challenges related to COVID-19.
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March 9, 2020
Former V.P. Al Gore to speak at Spring Commencement
Former Vice President Al Gore will deliver U-M’s Spring Commencement address May 2 while dramatist Dominique Morisseau will deliver the Rackham Graduate Exercises address May 1.
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February 24, 2020
Campus briefs
Deadline is March 15 for spending money left in 2019 Health Care FSA University of Michigan employees who have money remaining in their 2019 Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts still have a few weeks left to spend it. FSAs are regulated by the Internal Revenue Service and the rules allow a grace period from Jan.… -
February 16, 2020
Themes emerge for Rackham Graduate Student Mental Health Task Force
The Rackham Graduate School’s Student Mental Health Task Force has determined five major themes that will guide the group’s work. The themes are outlined in a blog post by task force chair Meghan Duffy.
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February 9, 2020
Rackham symposium considers future of graduate education
Leaders from top research universities, foundations, and research organizations convened at Rackham Graduate School Feb. 7 to exchange ideas on the future of the graduate student experience.
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February 3, 2020
Campus Briefs
Short news items from around the university.
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January 28, 2020
Rackham invites higher ed leaders to reimagine graduate education
U-M is leading the charge to transform graduate education and is inviting education leaders to join in a national symposium Feb. 7 about the future of the graduate student experience.
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January 20, 2020
Distinguished University Professors to present lectures Jan. 28
Three faculty members who have received one of U-M’s highest honors will discuss their work and answer audience questions during the upcoming Distinguished University Professorship Event.
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October 17, 2019
Valeria Bertacco appointed vice provost for engaged learning
Valeria Bertacco has been appointed vice provost for engaged learning. Her three-year appointment approved by the Board of Regents is effective Oct. 21, and she will succeed James Holloway.