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Choosing empathy in a world of speed and self-interest
September’s “bold word” of the month is “empathy.” Empathy asks us to step outside ourselves, confront discomfort (our own and others’) and choose understanding and compassion in a world that often values speed and self-interest.
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Unstoppable: Lessons in Adaptability from Anthony Robles
Join us on October 29 for the Elizabeth A. Wentz Distinguished Lecture Series.
How graduate students can harness AI in the job search
Searching for a job as a graduate student is both exciting and overwhelming. A recent Grad15 session on using AI in the job search (led by Evan Walsh, a career advisor at Harvard Medical School) offered practical strategies to help students navigate…
Reimagining the Smart City: Luke Boyle’s Mellon/ACLS Fellowship research elevates South African voices
Luke Boyle is ASU’s first doctoral student to be selected for the distinguished Mellon/ACLS Dissertation Innovation Fellowship Program.
Together we save lives: Graduate College Blood Drive impact
Thank you, Donors, for your commitment to all patients in Arizona. You made a big difference!
Choosing empathy in a world of speed and self-interest
September’s “bold word” of the month is “empathy.” Empathy asks us to step outside ourselves, confront discomfort (our own and others’) and choose understanding and compassion in a world that often values speed and self-interest.
National Postdoc Appreciation Week 2025 Recap
A heartfelt thank-you to everyone who joined us for National Postdoc Appreciation Week (September 15–19, 2025).
Writing her own story: Yasmin Afshar on finding alignment in scholarship and life
Yasmin shares her powerful story, of how interdisciplinary opportunities, meaningful mentorship and recognition through the Graduate College University Grant have shaped her experience.
Learn to present your research with confidence
ASU librarians will show you how to write a strong conference proposal, design powerful posters and tell your data’s story — all in free online workshops
Connect with the ASU Institutional Review Board team
Are you an ASU student, faculty or staff member who is interested in conducting research involving human subjects but don’t know where to start? We invite you to connect with the ASU Institutional Review Board (IRB) team.
Snacks, coffee and office hours at the Graduate College
The Graduate College has a space just for graduate students. Whether you need a quiet place to study, a mental breather between classes, or just a moment to sip some coffee and grab a snack, this space is for you.
Graduate funding deadlines for Fall
This blog post will explain important funding and award deadlines for the fall 2025 semester.
Finding the words that shape tomorrow
The Graduate College theme this year is “Adapt today to shape tomorrow.” It speaks to the flexibility and courage required to thrive in graduate school and beyond.
Rethinking doctoral research: Can dissertations be collaborative?
ASU Graduate Fellows Nancy Cooke and Josephine Marsh set out to examine how well doctoral programs prepare students for collaborative research — and found gaps, emerging practices and opportunities to build a new model of doctoral education.
Expanding access and impact in graduate education at ASU
Highlights from the 2025 Building Networked Communities summer webinar series.
Expanding opportunities: 21 new graduate programs launched
The Graduate College is proud to announce the launch of 21 new graduate programs.
Demystifying U.S. Higher Education Institutions for Future Faculty
Thinking about a faculty career but unsure how to navigate the complex world of U.S. higher education? You’re not alone — and we’re here to help!
Navigating the faculty job search
If you’re considering a faculty career, this recap is packed with the tips, resources and encouragement you need to start strong.
Mentoring matters: Guiding doctoral students from candidacy to completion
Insights for faculty on how to guide their doctoral students to success. Featuring Bradley Ryner, associate dean of graduate initiatives in The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and Danielle Wallace, associate professor in the School of…
The future of graduate education depends on you
As we celebrate another season of academic achievement, I want to extend my heartfelt congratulations to our graduating students and a warm acknowledgment to those continuing their journeys.
Finding focus in the fog: Career planning in uncertain times
In a time marked by professional uncertainty and a rapidly changing job market, ASU Graduate College hosted a timely session titled Career Planning in Uncertain Times.
Structuring Your Writing Time: A Guide for Graduate Students
At Arizona State University, we know that writing is a central part of graduate studies.
The Power of Responsible Innovation: Shaping the Future with Science and Society
Why Responsible Innovation Matters
Science and technology don’t exist in isolation — they profoundly interact with society, ethics, and democratic values.
Rethinking collaborative dissertations — a conversation with Faculty Fellows Nancy Cooke and Josephine Marsh
This article is the seventh in a series exploring how reimagining graduate education can contribute to solving global grand challenges. Previously, I described an automatic admission process and explained why universities should adopt it.
Doctoral candidate reset: I'm ABD, now what?
Embarking on the dissertation journey can feel like being dropped into unfamiliar terrain without a map.