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The Whole Graduate Student: Strategies for Thriving at Rackham

Graduate school is about more than just your research; it is about navigating the complex environments of the lab, the classroom, and the...

Student Loans for Graduate Students

Grad School 101: Student Loans

Ready to feel more confident about your finances?...

Income Taxes: What Graduate Students Need to Know

Grad School 101: Income Taxes

If you’ll work on campus, start an internship, or have a part-time job, you’ll likely fill out withholding forms when you’re hired....

Hidden Curriculum for STEM Master's Students

Hidden Curriculum for STEM Masters Students

This workshop will explore the foundations of culturally competent communication. By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:...

The Dual Job Search: Coordinating Academic and Non-Academic Job Applications

For many soon-to-graduate Ph.D. students, coordinating a dual job search—applying both to academic and non-academic jobs—becomes a...

Gupta Values Scholarship Application Workshop

Are you a Rackham student interested in becoming a Gupta Values Scholar and taking part in an unforgettable weekend in Washington, D.C.?...

Cover Letters & Resumes for Jobs and Internships (for Graduate Students)

This workshop is open to all graduate students seeking guidance on cover letters and resumes for positions beyond tenure track roles. It...

Financial Education: Credit and Credit Cards

Financial Education: Credit & Credit Cards

When was the last time you checked your credit report?...

Grad School 101: Counseling Services at Rackham

GradSchool 101: Couseling Servinces at Rackham

This workshop provides a brief introduction to all things Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)! Learn about CAPS services, staff,...

Building and Leveraging Your Network (for Graduate Students)

Building a network and connecting with others is critical to your professional development in graduate school and job/internship searches....

Grad School 101: Research-Based Strategies for Master's Students to Combat Imposter Phenomenon

Research-Based Strategies for Master's Students to Combat Imposter Phenomenon

Have you ever succeeded at an academic task even though you were convinced that you wouldn't do well? Do you dread others evaluating...

Financial Education: Budgeting and Saving Strategies

Financial Education: Budgeting & Saving Strategies

Build a budget that works for your student and future life. Learn or update strategies to create a budget, how to prioritize debt payoff,...

Grad School 101: Research-Based Strategies for Doctoral Students to Combat Imposter Phenomenon

Have you ever succeeded at an academic task even though you were convinced that you wouldn't do well? Do you dread others evaluating...

Algorithmic Awareness: An AI Workshop for Master's Students

Algorithmic Awareness, an AI - Master's Student Workshop

Do you wonder how AI impacts the integrity of your research data? Are you concerned about hidden biases within automated tools? This...

Michigan Library is Better than Google for Master's Students

Do you spend hours searching for reliable academic sources? Do you need new tools to manage your research projects effectively? This...

Pitch Perfect: How to Effectively Network and Build a Strong Pitch (for Graduate Students)

Are you interested in learning how to effectively connect with colleagues and prospective employers? Do you want to learn how to discuss...

The Dual Job Search: Coordinating Academic and Non-Academic Job Applications

For many soon-to-graduate Ph.D. students, coordinating a dual job search—applying both to academic and non-academic jobs—becomes a...

The Hidden Dossier: Investigating the Unwritten Rules of the Academy for Doctoral Students and Postdocs

The Hidden Dossier: Investigating the Unwritten Rules of the Academy for Doctoral Students and Post-Docs

Do you want to learn the unwritten rules of the university? Are you searching for the hidden maps to funding and professional success? This...

Cover Letters & Resumes for Jobs and Internships (for Graduate Students)

This workshop is open to all graduate students seeking guidance on cover letters and resumes for positions beyond tenure track roles. It...

From Master’s to Doctorate: A Guide to Ph.D. and Other Doctoral Applications

From Master’s to Doctorate: A Guide to PhD and Other Doctoral Applications

Are you a current Master’s student or recent alum considering a Ph.D. or another doctorate? Do you want to learn how to effectively...

Building and Leveraging Your Network (for Graduate Students)

Building a network and connecting with others is critical to your professional development in graduate school and job/internship searches....

Preparing Ph.D.s for Postdocs: How to Make Intentional Choices About If a Postdoc is Right For You

PhD to Postdoc

Are you a current Ph.D. student considering a postdoc as your next step? In this workshop, a collaboration between the University Career...

Master's Resume Lab

Masters Resume Lab

In this interactive workshop, the Rackham embedded University Career Center coaching team will guide you through building out a strong...

Rebuilding Democracy

Osita Nwanevu in conversation with Elizabeth Anderson on the American Crossroads

As the country heads into the 2026 midterm elections, the University of Michigan welcomes journalist Osita Nwanevu, contributing editor at...

Art of the Resume Bullet Point (for Graduate Students)

Hosted by Rackham’s embedded University Career Center career counselors, the topic for this session is resumes. In particular, what are...

Ph.D. Resume Lab

PhD Resume Lab

In this interactive workshop, the Rackham embedded University Career Center Ph.D. coaching team will guide you through converting your...

Algorithmic Awareness: An AI Workshop for Ph.D. Students

Algorithmic Awareness, an AI - Ph.D. Student Workshop

Do you wonder how AI impacts the integrity of your research data? Are you concerned about hidden biases within automated tools? This...

Interviewing for Jobs and Internships (for Graduate Students)

This workshop is open to all graduate students seeking guidance around interviewing for positions beyond tenure track roles, which can...

Career Exploration Resources & Strategies (for Graduate Students)

This workshop will focus on resources you can leverage to explore career options, as well as strategies to best position yourself for a...

Are You LinkedIn? (for Graduate Students)

Building your network is something you can be doing proactively throughout graduate school. Additionally, learning from what others have...

Making the Most of Conferences (for Graduate Students)

Professional conferences and workshops can play a significant role in building your network, expanding your expertise, and showcasing your...

Articulating and Leveraging Your Transferable Skills (for Graduate Students)

This workshop will explore the many transferable skills you have gained during graduate school and how to translate these skills to the...

Negotiation Basics for Graduate Students

Negotiation is something that many people feel unprepared for, especially during the job search process. We'll talk through the steps...

Rackham Merit Fellowship Information Session

Rackham Merit Fellowship (RMF) Information Session

Rackham program staff and faculty are invited to attend the Rackham Merit Fellowship (RMF) Information Session with the PACE team. During...