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Graduate students get support for competitive graduate fellowships and awards

Ford, Boren, and Fulbright may sound like a rand

Making a fresh start

My best friend growing up had her birthday on August 5, which of course is right before the start of school. As fate would have it, my son was born on August 5.

Astrophysics PhD candidate studies first stars, dances dissertation

With a light switch, candle and three balls of decreasing sizes to represent the sun, the Earth and the moon, Nivedita Mahesh’s father demonstrated eclipses.

New feature in interactive Plan of Study simplifies the defense results recording process

The Graduate College has reinvented the process for recording results for completing a defense for a thesis or dissertation.

Redesigned Gportal Financial improves processing of graduate student awards

In March, the Graduate College launched an upgraded tool for staff in academic departments across the university to enter

Graduate students reveal how their research advances ASU's design aspirations

The Graduate College is collecting information from graduate students on how their research contributes to ASU's eight design aspirations. The results are inspiring.

ASU Graduate College announces 2022 Staff Awards for Excellence winners

The Graduate College Staff Awards for Excellence are awarded in four categories: Going the Extra Mile, Outstanding New Staff Member, Supporting Student Success and Outstanding Collaboration.

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.

Was my master’s degree worth it?

Was getting my master’s degree worth it? If this question stopped you from pursuing a master’s or crossed your mind before you began a program—you are not alone.

Pride Month: Events happening around Arizona

Pride Month, celebrated during the month of June brings rainbow flags, glitter and festivities all across the globe, recognizing the LGBTQIA+ community and culture.

Registration open for Summer Graduate Writing Camps

University Academic Success Programs is hosting two summer graduate writing camps in June for Arizona State University enrolled graduate students. 

Sitting on both sides of the table: Tips for combating job interview stress

The end of the school year is approaching. Sure, there’s excitement in the air, but endings can also bring uncertainty and insecurity. This is especially true when it comes to a top end-of-year stressor—the job application process. 

ASU students earn Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching and Learning Associate-level Certifications

Six students have been awarded Associate-level Certifications from the Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching and Learning Network.

PhD candidate draws on Arizona upbringing to tell Latinx and Indigenous stories

On an early Sunday morning, Oscar Mancinas sits at his desk working on his next book. For him, writing is a process that can take place over the course of a week, month or even several years.

Commemorating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month at ASU

Every April, ASU celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. This month honors the history, heritage, achievements and contributions of Asian and Pacific Islanders in the U.S.

Graduate College annual event celebrates scholars and their contributions to ASU

On March 31, the Graduate College hosted its annual “Celebrating Excellence” event to recognize the success of students who are a recipient of one or more awards funded or administered by the Graduate College in

Student Advisory Group improves graduate student experience at ASU

The Graduate College Student Advisory Group, established in the fall of 2020, is a 12-student committee that is tasked with addressing the graduate climate at ASU.

Resilience can turn setbacks into opportunities

You’re all familiar with the expression “when one door closes another door opens” and in honor of women’s history month, I want to share with you one such story.

How to format and submit your thesis or dissertation

A thesis or dissertation is the culmination of your scholarly work in graduate school submitted as a written document.

Outstanding Faculty Mentor Awardees reflect on mentorship

The Graduate College honored four ASU graduate professors at the 35th annual Outstanding Faculty Mentor Awards on Feb. 28, 2022.

Honoring Arizona women who have provided healing and promoted health

Every March, the U.S. celebrates Women’s History Month to honor women’s contributions to history, culture and society.

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.

Highlights from the 2022 Graduate College town hall event

On Feb. 17, the Graduate College hosted its third annual Graduate Student Town Hall to address the most pressing concerns facing Arizona State University’s graduate students.

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.