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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. This moment is not just a milestone — it’s a transition into a new phase of contribution, leadership and possibility.
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Online Grad Fair provides discounts on graduation packages
No matter where you are when you finally turn your tassel, you should feel proud of your incredible achievement.
How to commemorate Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month at ASU
Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month, which runs from September 15 to October 15, honors the stories and experiences of Chicanx, Latinx and Hispanic cultures. Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month began as a commemorative week in 1968…
Register for upcoming postdoc events
The Graduate College’s Postdoctoral Affairs Office has a variety of upcoming events to help enrich the experiences of postdocs at ASU.
Events vary from in-person to virtual, or oftentimes both. Registration is required for both…
Free membership to New York Academy of Sciences
Arizona State University recently became an Institutional Member of the New York Academy of Sciences and sponsors free memberships for all interested students, postdocs and faculty.
The Academy, founded in 1817, has helped…
Grad15: Unpacking imposter syndrome
As we launch into a new academic year and grapple with the return of ‘normal’ campus life, the Graduate College remains committed to helping new graduate students find the resources they need to thrive.
For this fall’s…
ASU Library Resources for Graduate Students
The ASU Library has a variety of resources with a wealth of information specifically for graduate students. We urge students to take advantage of the library offerings below.
Academic Support"Library 501: What Grad…
Why canceling student debt is anti-racist (and why we must do it): 2021 Graduate College Distinguished Lecture
As the national debate about canceling student loan debt continues to heat up, Dr. Andre M. Perry, noted educator, journalist and scholar, whose research focuses on race and structural inequality, education, and economic inclusion, isn’…
Grants recognize work focused on equity, diversity and inclusion
In 2020, we were witnesses and participants in profound discussions of justice, equity, diversity and inclusion.
ASU doctoral student Mara Lopez advocates for equitable classrooms
Mara Lopez graduated from her undergraduate program without being taught how to write a resume or cover letter. Now, as a doctoral student, she wants to devote her career to make sure undergraduate students are better prepared for their future.
Welcome to a new beginning
Welcome to the new school year! I’m sure I speak for everyone when I say that I’m looking forward to a “new normal” school year. It’s exciting to see students on campus again — studying, hanging out with friends and just living…
GPSA Graduate Student Fall Welcome 2021
Gear up for the upcoming semester with the Graduate and Professional Student Association's marquee event for all incoming and current graduate students.
GPSA's Fall Welcome 2021 will take place on August 19, 2021, from 3 to 5 p.m. on…
Five Questions with Dr. Medha Dalal who is solving wicked problems
I'm a postdoctoral scholar in the Fulton Schools of Engineering. My research explores ways of thinking that address complex educational challenges and democratize pre-college engineering education.
Best Practice: Graduate College Dashboard Questions
The Graduate College Dashboard is a collection of interactive, visual tools that deliver insights into graduate student enrollment, degree resources and program trends to leadership data.
The questions below are meant to be used as a guide for…
Which books have changed your life?
What books changed your life?
One of the things I really enjoy doing is mentoring. During a recent conversation with one of my mentees, he asked me a great question about which books have had a profound influence…
Submit your abstract for the 2021 Arizona Postdoctoral Research Conference
For the third year in a row, the ASU Postdoctoral Affairs Office is partnering with the University of Arizona Office of Postdoctoral Affairs to host the annual Arizona Postdoctoral Research Conference.
5 lessons on grant writing for postdocs
In June, we wrapped up a series of workshops on Grant Writing, led by Dr. Lisa Nielsen from Purdue University. Before Dr. Nielsen became the Director of the Postdoc Office at Purdue, she was an experienced grant writer and was able to…
Retirement Benefits for Postdocs: Lack of a Consensus
Editorial note:
Ankita Arora, PhD, is an international postdoctoral fellow in the University of Colorado- Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO and is the communications chair of the PDA at the University of Colorado…
Graduate students can now align their work with ASU design aspirations
In spring 2021, graduate students in the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering were asked to share how their research aligned with ASU’s eight design aspirations in the Interactive Plan of Study (iPOS) as part of a pilot project launched by the…
iPOS makes faculty approval and professional development planning easier
In keeping with the spirit of innovation at ASU, the Interactive Plan of Study (iPOS) is an ever-expanding toolbox for graduate students, advising staff, and now, for the first time, faculty.
Making an old process easier and more efficient…
ASU Staff Recognized for Outstanding Student Service
The Graduate College is thrilled to announce the awardees of the first annual Graduate College Staff Awards for Excellence. Created to acknowledge the significant contributions made by ASU staff who support graduate student needs, the…
Pride and LGBTQ+ graduate student resources
Across the country, the LGBTQ+ community celebrates Pride Month in June. Officially recognized in 1999 by President Bill Clinton to commemorate the valuable contributions made to the nation by the LGBTQ+ community and its members, Pride…
ASU launching Kuali Curriculum Management this summer
Curricular administrative activities at ASU are about to become a breeze. This summer, ASU will launch a centrally accessible curriculum management system to facilitate a digital, paperless submission and approval process for…
Supporting graduate student health and well-being
“You're in pretty good shape for the shape you are in.” --Dr. Seuss
Our physical health and our mental health are closely intertwined, so the health of one affects the health of the other. I use exercise to improve my mental health.
Cindy Lee on being an Asian American during the COVID-19 pandemic
On February 10, 2021, Cindy Lee, an ASU graduate student in the Master of Liberal Studies program focusing on personal essay and narrative nonfiction writing, published her first essay in Transformations, a joint project of the…