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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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PLuS Alliance: Breaking the global barriers of education
One of ASU's eight design aspirations is to engage globally. The PLuS Alliance is an expression of this design aspiration, providing faculty and students opportunities available internationally.
Summer 2019 completion deadlines
The end of summer will be here before we know it. Students should refer to the deadlines below to make sure they are on track for completion this semester.
June 28: Last day to schedule an oral defense of a thesis/dissertation
July 15…
Why digital immersion faculty matter
Did you know that ASU Online offers 175+ programs in digital immersion? Approximately 70 of those unique offerings are in the space of graduate education. The most popular offerings will probably not surprise you — Applied Behavior Analysis out…
Making a global impact through focused digital immersion partnerships
Through an innovative program — the Al Ghurair Foundation for Education (AGFE) is offering scholarships.
In the news
Kwapich, Christina L.; Valentini, Gabriele; Hölldobler, Bert (2018). The non-additive effects of body size on nest architecture in a polymorphic ant. Issue: interdisciplinary approaches for uncovering the impacts of architecture on collective…
Learning how to say the right thing at the right time
Once upon a time—a long time ago—I was sitting among some friends and acquaintances when a heated discussion around race and antisemitism broke out.
Postdoc Profile: Fatima Hafsa
Dr. Fatima Hafsa is a Postdoctoral Research Scholar at the College of Global Futures and W. P. Carey School of Business. Dr. Hafsa uses an interdisciplinary perspective to study plastic manufacturing and waste supply chains. Her work includes…
Realistic goal setting for the new year
As you reset and refocus for the new year, strategic goal-setting helps organize your thoughts into a cohesive plan. Here are tips for setting realistic expectations about what you can accomplish to avoid burnout in 2023.
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month and the impact of Hispanic-Serving Institutions
Starting mid-September through October 15, the nation celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month!
Shape the Future of ASU Graduate Housing: Take the GradSPACE Survey!
Let's build a future where affordability, convenience and community go hand-in-hand - take the GradSPACE survey today!
Five Questions with Luiza Maria Teophilo Aparecido
1. Tell us about yourself.
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…
Events Commemorating ASU’s Women’s HERstory Month
Nationally, March has been heralded as Women’s History Month since 1987 thanks to the pioneering efforts of the National Women’s History Project - now called the National Women’s History Alliance. At ASU, the community has created Women…
Become an Applied Innovation Intern through the Graduate Immersion Program
The Office of Applied Innovation is seeking graduate interns for an immersive training program in which students will be able to advance their own project(s) in a collaborative, interdisciplinary, and mission-driven environment.
ASU Graduate College: Racism has no place anywhere
On Memorial Day 2020, George Floyd’s life ended due to a fatal encounter with police in Minneapolis. The anger surrounding Floyd’s death, and the similar deaths of Black Americans across the country, represents a failure of policing but…
10 best practices for graduate student wellbeing
Graduate school necessarily stretches us. When we strive to achieve experiences, content and context expertise, and professional mastery, we rely on every part of our intellectual, emotional, physical and purposeful self. Stretching in these ways…
Initiating mentoring relationships
Mentoring is a relationship entailing formal or informal processes whereby a mentor provides intentional guidance, motivation, and encouragement. Mentors also share knowledge, experiences, and perspectives to empower the mentee in the…
Knowledge Mobilization Impact Awards were held on March 28, 2019
On Thursday, March 28, the Graduate College presented finalists for the 2019 Knowledge Mobilization Impact Awards Ceremony.
Jennifer Cason, director of Student Support Resources at the Graduate College, defined knowledge mobilization as “a…
Recognizing outstanding mentors: Attend the Outstanding Faculty Mentors Awards
Register for the Outstanding Faculty Mentor Awards on January 30, 2019
Register now: Teaching assistant orientation is quickly approaching
Will you be a new teaching assistant this fall? If so, TA Orientation provides a breadth of information to start your TA journey with confidence.
Tips for your digital portfolio
A digital portfolio is a useful tool to help graduate students develop professional identities through reflective practices and demonstrated learning outcomes. When curating your digital portfolio:
Fulbright can provide graduate students with a life-changing experience
Michele Clark traveled to Nepal to study a species of invasive vine. Alexander Meszler studied recent developments in secular organ performance in France.
IEW Profile: Jun Chen
Jun Chen is a doctoral student at the School of Human Evolution and Social Change, graduating in December 2022. Chen is an international student from China who received the Graduate College Completion Fellowship to further her studies in applied…
Preparing Future Faculty scholar explains how intricate neural processes are key to decision-making
This month, we highlight Preparing Future Faculty and Scholars (PFx) program attendee, Archana Shashidhar Mysore, a PhD student majoring in biomedical engineering. She is also a graduate research associate in the School of Biological and Health…