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Awards and funding opportunities

Apply for travel awards, Department of Energy's Office of Science Graduate Student Research Program and MLK Jr. Student Servant-Leadership Award.

Dean's Message: Supporting the whole student

There are only thirty days left of summer. How will you spend your time?

iPOS, the graduate degree tracking software is getting more than just a facelift

Tracking your graduate program progress is about to become a breeze not just for students, faculty and support staff.

Successful applications for awards are started in the summer

Begin preparing your competitive applications for these distinguished awards while you still have time during the summer break.

To learn more about a variety of awards, visit our distinguished awards webpage.

How online graduate students do it all: ASU online student success coaching

ASU Online success coaches focus their time on helping students find balance.

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.

Submit a nomination for the 2018–19 Outstanding Faculty Mentor Awards today!

Outstanding mentors will be recognized by the Graduate College for their excellence and contributions.

Influencing change with research knowledge

Major challenges for researchers include making their research findings accessible and deploying efforts so that their target audiences engage with their work. Ultimately, researchers expect that such engagements will lead to positive changes. In…

Graduate writing support during summer sessions

Are you looking for feedback on your writing or wanting to hone your skills over the summer?

The ASU Writing Centers at the Tempe campus (Student Pavilion 321) and Online are open through August 9. Both the Tempe and Online centers are…

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.

NAFSA 2018 Annual Conference and Expo

Arizona State University was well represented at the NAFSA 2018 Annual Conference and Expo held in Philadelphia on May 27 to June 1. NAFSA: Association of International Educators is the world's largest nonprofit association dedicated to…

The Mentoring Connection: Choosing a mentoring program

This best practice document outlines ways to classify and think about mentoring, helping you to foster successful strategies for your mentoring relationship.

Introducing your new GPSA president and executive team

This year, as then, GPSA is your community. I am proud to work and serve alongside a motivated, optimistic executive committee.

Opportunities for doctoral students through Connected Academics

A select group of students were recently invited to attend the ADE-ADFL Summer Seminar South Connected Academics.

Postdoc Research Blitz launches collaborations

The Postdoctoral Affairs Office launched their inaugural Postdoc Research Blitz on June 20, 2018.

The Mentoring Connection: Peer mentoring

Mentoring has been identified as one of the most effective ways of bolstering graduate student success and persistence.

Luncheon recognizes the unsung heroes of the graduate student experience

Staff were invited to relax, enjoy each other’s company and partake in a complimentary buffet and giveaways.

Canvas is here!

ASU has selected Canvas by Instructure as the campuswide learning management system (LMS), replacing Blackboard.

This decision was not taken lightly. The 20-month process included pilot courses in multiple LMSs, conversations with peer…

How to work a conference

Have business cards, from the university, with your title, email, phone and website. Have a nice case to carry them in so they look crisp and new. Dress Appropriately. No jeans or sneakers. Know who you want to meet – compile a list ahead of time…

Postdoc Research Blitz Launches Collaborations

An ASU researcher developing near-real-time earth satellite photography.  Another researcher focusing on therapeutic applications of virus-derived anti-inflammatory proteins and peptides. A third focusing on isotopic landscapes, and two more…

Postdoc Research Blitz launches collaborations

An ASU researcher developing near-real-time earth satellite photography. Another researcher focusing on therapeutic applications of virus-derived anti-inflammatory proteins and peptides. A third focusing on isotopic landscapes, and two more…

How to work a conference

Have business cards, from the university, with your title, email, phone and website.  Have a nice case to carry them in so they look crisp and new. Dress Appropriately.  No jeans or sneakers. Know who you want to meet – compile a list ahead of time…

Five Questions with Meagan Docherty, ASU Postdoc in the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice

1. Tell us about yourself…

I’m from New Jersey, northern New Jersey – lived there all my life. I play guitar and ukulele. I’m an avid animal…

Introducing Joshua Brooks, Program Manager for Distinguished Awards & Graduate Fellowships

The Graduate College, and Barrett, The Honors College welcome Josh Brooks to a newly created position to advise both postdoctoral researchers and graduate students who are applying for nationally competitive scholarships and fellowships,…