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What it means to be unstoppable
This month’s bold word is “unstoppable” — a reflection on persistence, adaptability and the courage to keep moving forward. Dean Wentz explores how empathy and determination work together to help us adapt today to shape tomorrow, with insights from ASU faculty and a preview of the upcoming Distinguished Lecture featuring Anthony Robles.
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Meet our panelists: Profiling the experts in humanitarianism, sustainability and food access
The Graduate College Distinguished Lecture is around the corner! Get to know our moderator and three guest panelists who will bring their passionate expertise to this compelling talk.
Hispanic Heritage Student Spotlight – Alejandra Sandoval-Martinez
In this conversation, PhD student Alejandra Sandoval-Martinez discusses representation in academia as a Latinx woman, addressing healthcare disparities and the importance of mentorship in higher education.
Hispanic Heritage Month Student Spotlights
Get to know Enrichment Fellows Alejandra Sandoval-Martinez, Autumn Pauley and Daniel Jose Sanchez! The cohort talks about their academic paths, inspiration and how they decompress during the semester.
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month and the impact of Hispanic-Serving Institutions
Starting mid-September through October 15, the nation celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month!
A warm welcome: How food brings comfort and connection
Dean Libby Wentz talks about food as a form of welcome, celebration and even a way to achieve balance. She shares what she eats to stay focused during the busy semester and how you can incorporate stabilizing foods into your routine!
A history on master’s degrees and what it means for you
The rest is history? Well, not quite! In this month’s message, Dean Libby Wentz covers the history of graduate education – and sheds light on what it means for you in 2023. Also, you’ll get a glimpse of a picture made of many pieces, that is quite…
Beyond research and methodology: Outstanding Faculty Mentor Awards recipient explores the holistic side of graduate mentorship
The Outstanding Faculty Mentor Awards recognizes faculty for their contributions to mentorship! In this Q&A, we speak to Anthony Peguero, a professor of sociology and criminology at the T. Denny Sanford School of Social and Family Dynamics and…
Outstanding Faculty Mentor Awards honoree on how collaboration in mentorship is essential to community-building
At the 36th annual Outstanding Faculty Mentor Awards faculty were honored for their contributions in mentorship. In this Q&A we speak to Jada Ach, an assistant teaching professor at the College of Integrative Sciences and Arts. In this…
Etiquette pointers and best practices for graduate students and postdocs
Graduate students and postdocs learned helpful tips from an etiquette coach to be prepared for lunch, dinners and happy hours in a professional setting.
Humanities scholar explores the intersections of religion, capitalism and tech
This month, we highlight Preparing Future Faculty and Scholars (PFx) program attendee, Mario Orospe Hernandez, a Ph.D. candidate in Religious Studies. In this interview he talks about why it’s important to pursue your passions and the real-world…
Funding Spotlight: Jordan Glass, ARCS recipient
This month, we highlight ARCS recipient Joshua Glass, a fourth-year biology major in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. In this Q&A, we learn more about his dissertation, and funding as a graduate student.
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.
Learning how to teach the next generation of journalists
This month, we highlight Preparing Future Faculty and Scholars (PFx) program attendee, Kris Vera Phillips, an instructor and a Ph.D. student at the Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University. She is also an Emmy…
IEW Profile: Angguntari Sari
Annguntari Sari earned her PhD in Political Science at the School of Politics and Global Studies in April 2022. The Graduate Research Support Program (GRSP), Graduate College Fellowship and Graduate College Travel Awards allowed her to broaden…
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…
Postdoc Profile: JoAnna Reyes
Dr. JoAnna Reyes is a Postdoctoral Scholar at the School of Art whose research centers on the visual and material culture of colonial Mexico and contemporary Chicana/o America.
Graduate students get support for competitive graduate fellowships and awards
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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.
Congratulations to the 2021-22 Outstanding Faculty Mentors
The Graduate College will honor four ASU graduate professors at the 35th annual Outstanding Faculty Mentor Awards on Feb. 28, 2022.
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…
Congratulations! We are greater than our challenges
Congratulations to all of you for making it through one of the most difficult academic years in the modern era.
When I was a graduate student, I faced challenges that sometimes felt overwhelming – a member of my…
Attend the ASU Graduate Student Town Hall on Thursday, February 4
The Graduate College is pleased to announce the second Graduate Student Town Hall, which will take place on Thursday, February 4 at 5:30 p.m.
It’s your chance to engage virtually with leaders from the Graduate…
Graduate College launches Mentoring Matters workshop series for graduate students
In September, the Graduate College launched the first in a series of new workshops about graduate student mentorship. Hosted in partnership with the New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences, Mentoring Matters: Knowing…
ASU PhD student Mariana Lanzarini-Lopes is cleaning drinking water with light
At 19, Mariana Lanzarini-Lopes found herself far from home in the Republic of Zambia, a south-central African country named after one of the longest rivers on the continent.
She was there through an undergraduate international…