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Graduate education is an adventure
About eighteen months ago, I set out on a journey walking the islands of the Dodecanese during a sailing trip in Türkiye and Greece with several friends. Along the way, I found winding paths, timeless villages and breathtaking views of sea and sky. That experience got me thinking about how adventure shows up in other parts of life, especially in learning.
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Outstanding Faculty Mentor Awards honoree strives to give voice to the voiceless
The 36th annual Outstanding Faculty Mentor Awards honored faculty for their contributions in mentorship. In this Q&A we speak to Adela Grando, PhD, an OFMA winner from the College of Health Solutions. In this conversation, she discusses entering…
Enrichment Fellows share tips and tricks for prioritizing well-being
We asked five Enrichment Fellow scholars to share their self-care tips to encourage a healthier lifestyle.
Webinar series enhance your knowledge and practices in onboarding, funding and educational innovations for grad students
Check out the webinar recordings for the latest Building Networked Communities Summer Series.
Traits of a Good Mentor
Accessibility: An open door and an approachable attitude.
Empathy: Personal insight into what the trainee is experiencing.
Open-mindedness: Respect for each trainee’s individuality and for working styles and career goals different from your own…
Third Annual Postdoctoral Career Conference a Success
The ASU Postdoctoral Career Conference, held on March 25, saw over 100 postdocs in attendance from ASU and University of Arizona. This year marked the third annual conference hosted by the Graduate College's Postdoctoral Affairs Office…
2020 ASU Salute to Service events honor veterans, service members and first responders during November
For nearly a decade during November, ASU has honored those who have served and contributed to our nation’s defense. This tradition was aligned with Veteran’s Day on November 11 and developed under the banner, ASU Salute to Service. This…
Justice in June project provides resources to become better allies
It’s been 23 days since the death of George Floyd, an unarmed black man in police custody. As a result of this and numerous other instances of brutality, protests have erupted across the United States as Americans call for justice and…
Preparing Effective Graduate Program Handbooks
Program handbooks help students understand their program’s mission, visions, requirements and expectations, as well as offer thoughtful and inclusive resources for being a graduate stuudent at ASU. The Graduate College requires all programs to…
Advancing graduate education through global engagement
A week after celebrating Independence Day is a perfect time to consider and celebrate the democratic values on which our nation was built — values like liberty, freedom and justice. The democratic success of the United States is also built upon…
Grad College, Army Partnership funds master’s degree programs at ASU
ASU's partnership between the Office of Distinguished Graduate Fellowships and the U.S. Army Department of Military Science.
AAAS Deadline and Ford Fellowship Info Session
UPCOMING APPLICATION DEADLINE—November 1, 2018
AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowships
STPF provides opportunities to outstanding scientists and engineers to learn first-hand about policymaking and contribute their…
First cohort of Mastercard Foundation scholars complete first year of 3+1+1 program at ASU
Scholars participating in the program are preparing to give back to their communities.
Apply for travel awards to the National Postdoctoral Association Conference
The National Postdoctoral Association (NPA) is pleased to offer travel awards for postdoctoral scholars to attend the 20th NPA Annual Conference, which will be held at the Pa
Postdoc Profile: Luis Welbanks
Dr. Luis Welbanks is a Postdoctoral Scholar at the School of Earth and Space Exploration who studies the atmospheres of exoplanets to investigate what they are made of. Dr. Welbanks aims to use his research to determine if humans are alone in the…
IEW Profile: William N. Massaquoi
William Massaquoi is an international graduate student from Liberia studying Global Management at Thunderbird School of Global Management. Through his studies at ASU, he plans to develop a higher learning institute in Liberia to train the next…
How to survive an Arizona summer
If you are new to Arizona, you are probably sick and tired of people asking you “have you experienced a summer yet?” It’s even kind of intimidating the way they ask it… like, “a” summer. It’s a thing. And if you like to do…
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…
Apply for a University Innovation Fellowship Today!
ASU’s Office of Applied Innovation is searching for ambitious and motivated graduate students to apply for the University Innovation Fellowship.
ASU events promote wellness and equity for Sun Devils
Welcome back Sun Devils! During these hectic times, it is more important than ever to stay informed on current events and to take care of your mental and physical well-being. Here at the Graduate College, we want to highlight events for graduate…
Join the National Postdoc Association for free!
Did you know that you can join the National Postdoctoral Association for free?
Because ASU is a Sustaining Member of the NPA, postdocs, faculty, and staff at ASU are eligible for free Affiliate memberships. As a member you have…
Postdoc Career Conference goes virtual
On behalf of the Graduate College and the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs, we cordially invite you to attend the 2nd Annual ASU Postdoctoral Career Conference on Tuesday, March 31 at 12 p.m. (noon). All postdocs, final-year PhD students…
Fall 2019 graduation deadlines
The end of the semester is nearly here. Refer to the deadlines below to make sure you are on track to graduate this semester.
Nov 12: Submit survey of earned doctorates through the iPOS (PhD and DMA only) …
A picnic, writing camp and how to say no
All-American Picnic for all students
Hamburgers, apple pie, and baseball, oh my. The Grad College hosted an “All-American” Picnic for students in International Accelerated Degree Programs (IADPs) at ASU.
The picnic was a chance for…
Graduate College's LGBTQ+ mentoring program honored
The Graduate College’s rapidly-expanding HUES LGBTQ+ mentoring program, which launched in August 2017, was honored with the Catalyst Award.
The Catalyst Awards are an annual recognition ceremony held by the Committee for Campus Inclusion (…