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Expanding diplomatic horizons: A Fulbright journey to Armenia

Meet Collin Frank, a 2023-24 Fulbright student. In this Q&A, he shares his experience in Armenia, where he deepened his understanding of the culture and explored ways to improve peer-to-peer diplomacy.

Chanting stories of tradition: A Fulbright student’s experience in the Philippines

Meet David Gowey, a 2023-24 Fulbright and PhD student in Sociocultural Anthropology. His research in the Philippines focuses on studying the Schools of Living Tradition, traditional Panay Bukidnon songs, dances and epic chanting.

Uncovering ancient climate adaptations: A Fulbright experience in South Africa

Meet Patrick Fahey, a PhD candidate in anthropology who was awarded a Fulbright Open Study/Research Award to uncover how ancient humans adapted their diets to climate change in South Africa.

Webinar series enhance your knowledge and practices in onboarding, funding and educational innovations for grad students

Check out the webinar recordings for the latest Building Networked Communities Summer Series.

Staff Spotlight: Mitch Hobza

As the Graduate College grows and expands its efforts to enrich the experiences of graduate students — we are excited to introduce our team members! Our fantastic staff are an integral component of our mission.

Accelerated Master's Award to support Arizona residents is launching fall 2024

The ASU Graduate College is launching the Accelerated Master's Award, aimed at supporting Arizona residents who are enrolled in accelerated master's programs.

Grad 15: Nutrition Tips – A Recipe for Success in Graduate Studies

Here are some tips for living a healthy lifestyle in the fast-paced world of academia!

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.

Staff Spotlight: Riley Braase

Get to know Riley Braase, the Format and Curriculum Advisor for the Graduate Support Services team!

PhD student aims to empower communities through policy work

We’re excited to introduce Christina Bustos, a Graduate College Enrichment Fellowship recipient. In this Q&A, she discusses her professional growth through union involvement and educational policy.

Don't let negative feedback bring you down!

In this blog, we'll explore some tips for productively handling negative feedback!

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…

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!

Cindi SturtzSreetharan - Outstanding Faculty Mentor awardee spotlights

As we celebrate this year’s Outstanding Faculty Mentors, we would like to showcase the winners’ remarkable work in mentoring. Their stories illustrate the profound impact of mentorship on both the mentor and mentee.

Arvind Varsani - Outstanding Faculty Mentor awardee spotlights

As we celebrate this year’s Outstanding Faculty Mentors, we would like to showcase the winners’ remarkable work in mentoring. Their stories illustrate the profound impact of mentorship on both the mentor and mentee.

Using data to inform decision-making

Who you know is important, but what you know is equally crucial. Making informed decisions requires using data effectively; Dean Libby Wentz discusses how embracing the nuances in data could lead to the best outcome!

Allan Colbern - Outstanding Faculty Mentor awardee spotlights

As we celebrate this year’s Outstanding Faculty Mentors, we would like to showcase the winners’ remarkable work in mentoring. Their stories illustrate the profound impact of mentorship on both the mentor and mentee.

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.

Outstanding Faculty Mentor awardee spotlights

Mentoring is one of the central professional development pillars of graduate education. Every year, the Graduate College recognizes outstanding faculty members for their service to the graduate student and postdoctoral scholar communities through…

Amy Markos - Outstanding Faculty Mentor awardee spotlights

As we celebrate this year’s Outstanding Faculty Mentors, we would like to showcase the winners’ remarkable work in mentoring. Their stories illustrate the profound impact of mentorship on both the mentor and mentee.

Staff Spotlight: Matthew Brandel

Get to know Matthew Brandel, the Coordinator Senior for the Professional Development and Engagement team!

Graduate student support through research participation

ASU provides numerous pathways to support graduate students emotionally, financially, and academically–to name a few. But what about support through research participation?

The Graduate College welcomes new cohort as part of the LIFT initiative

For the fourth cycle since 2021, the Graduate College welcomed the inaugural cohort of Presidential Postdoctoral Fellows and Presidential Graduate Assistants to ASU.

Staff Spotlight: Jessica Vasquez

In this feature, we invite you to get to know Jessica Vasquez, the Graduate Support Coordinator for the Graduate Program Services team! She discusses her incredible 13-year career at ASU, what she does in her current role – and her love for a good,…