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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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Grad 15 - Spring 2025

Grad15 webinars: Quick and impactful sessions for first-year graduate students

Starting your graduate journey? Looking for expert advice in just 15 minutes? Grad15 is a series of bite-sized webinars designed to support first-year graduate students with essential skills and insights.

OFMA 2025

Graduate College announces 2024-25 Outstanding Faculty Mentor Awards recipients

Arizona State University’s Graduate College proudly announces the recipients of the 2024-25 Outstanding Faculty Mentor Awards.

Faculty Fellows

Rewriting the rules: Two Faculty Fellows champion collaborative dissertations at ASU

Graduate education is evolving, and two Faculty Fellows at Arizona State University's Graduate College — Nancy Cooke and Josephine Marsh

Riley Braase

A shared journey through music and academia

Riley Braase, a DMA graduate in clarinet performance from Arizona State University and his wife, Mikaela Hannon, who is also completing her DMA in music, reflect on their shared journey through graduate school.

From the Dean's Desk: Elezabeth Wentz, Vice Provost and Dean

The best of both — online and immersion programs come together

What if graduate students could pursue flexible programs designed to be online with intentional immersion components? This question is at the heart of reimagining graduate education to address global grand challeng

Mentoring matters

Mentoring Matters: “Mentoring in Teams”

On Tuesday, November 12, the Graduate College hosted a virtual Mentoring Matters session on “Mentoring in Teams.” This session highlighted the value of diverse mentoring models, focusing on team-based approaches.

From the Dean's Desk: Elezabeth Wentz, Vice Provost and Dean

Tailoring advanced education options: Microcredentials vs. master's degrees

Learn about the trade-offs between three graduate-level credentials: microcertificates, graduate certificates and master’s degrees. These options offer varying levels of depth, flexibility and commitment, enabling students to tailor their…
Kristina Mickelson

Mickelson appointed Assistant Dean of Data Analytics and Graduate Program Performance at ASU Graduate College

Kristin Mickelson, a distinguished social and health psychology scholar and professor of psychology in the New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences, has been app

Joseph Karanja

Student Spotlight: Joseph Karanja — Tackling Heat Vulnerability Through Research

Meet Joseph Karanja, a fourth-year PhD candidate at ASU's School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning.

Grad 15 - ASU Library

Your guide to the ASU Library: Tips for study, research and teaching

Learn about ASU Library resources for students, instructors and researchers, offering tools like One Search, databases, librarian support and course resource services.
From the Dean's Desk: Elezabeth Wentz, Vice Provost and Dean

Reimagining the accelerated master’s degree: Flexibility for the modern graduate student

Did you know that ASU undergraduate students in approved programs can start taking graduate coursework their senior year and apply that credit towards a master’s degree?
French Embassy

Innovating across borders: French delegation highlights research and study opportunities for ASU graduate students

On October 1, the ASU Graduate College hosted an exciting event for graduate students looking to expand their research and study opportunities in France.

Tim Cope

Alumni Spotlight — Tim Cope | From Entrepreneurship to Activism

We are excited to spotlight Tim Cope, an ASU Computer Science alumni and co-founder of the $200 million software company Origami Risk.

Karen O'Brien

Building a resilient future: How Karen O’Brien inspires climate solutions

Karen O’Brien, a Professor of Human Geography at the University of Oslo and co-founder of cCHANGE, has spent decades addressi

Karen O'Brien

You're Invited! 2024 Distinguished Lecture featuring Professor Karen O’Brien

You matter more than you think!

Join Arizona State University's Graduate College for the 2024 Elizabeth A.

Khampha S.

Driving change: Khampha Stempel's journey to a sustainable future

We’re excited to introduce Khampha Stempel, a Graduate College Enrichment Fellow dedicated to exploring the intersections of sustainability and justice.

ISSUES magazine

Shaping the future: ISSUES Magazine on science policy, innovation and social progress

Women’s sexual health, a landmark Black neuroscience study, and the role of labor unions in artificial intelligence may not seem to have much in common.

Excited graduate student receives an award

Fall info sessions: A guide to fellowships and grants for graduate students

Are you interested in learning how external fellowships and grants can support your graduate studies and research?

From the Dean's Desk: Elezabeth Wentz, Vice Provost and Dean

Beyond the traditional: How ASU's flexible programs meet global needs

The ASU Graduate College is enhancing student support by offering flexibility in designing their graduate education through stackable certificates.
Bukky and a Ugandan woman hold up cups of hot coffee as if to cheers

Student Spotlight: Creating economic opportunities for women farmers in sub-Saharan Africa

Meet Tripke Travel Grant recipient Bukky Makinde, a PhD candidate at the College of Global Futures. Learn about her research, focused on women's empowerment in agriculture within the Global South.

These inaugural Presidential Graduate Assistantship graduates bring art to the real world

In this Q&A, we learn about the first graduates from the Presidential Graduate Assistants program.

Creating the conditions for success through effective mentorship

As we progress through our academic and professional endeavors, we may face obstacles. This is where the concept of a matrix of mentors comes in — a network that can provide different types of support at various stages of our careers. Dean Libby…
Tempe housing

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!
tiffany tran

Graduate College Enrichment Fellowship recipient explores factors that shape development

We’re excited to introduce Tiffany Tran, a recipient of the Graduate College Enrichment Fellowship, who is passionate about understanding how environmental and genetic factors influence youth development.