Graduate Insider Blog

Panelists of the 2025 Distinguished Lecture

Following the 2025 Graduate College Distinguished Lecture with NCAA Champion and motivational speaker Anthony Robles, this dynamic panel discussion brings together voices from across Arizona State University to explore how we overcome obstacles, redefine strength, and build resilience in our academic and personal lives.

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Alumni Spotlight: A portrait of Ana Silvia Cervantes Figueroa over a 1839 print from JM Wright and S Smith called The Witches Dance in Tam O Shanter
Dr. Ana Silvia Cervantes Figueroa, a Crossing Latinidades Mellon Fellow and ASU alumna, explores feminist reimaginings of the witch archetype in Hispanic literature.
From the Dean's Desk: Elizabeth Wentz, Vice Provost and Dean of the Graduate College in front of the Memorial Union
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.
Lunch and Learn recap with Amanda Athey (ASU) and two new faculty members: Dr. Scott Glasser (UNC Greensboro) and Dr. Tanner Knorr (University of Wisconsin–La Crosse)

For graduate students heading into the academic job market, the campus interview can feel like both a finish line and an obstacle course. It’s exciting to make it that far, but also intimidating, days of teaching demos, research talks, and constant conversation can drain even the most extroverted scholar.

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