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In a recent Mentoring Matters session, faculty and administrators gathered to explore strategies for supporting doctoral students on their journey from candidacy to completion.

As we celebrate another season of academic achievement, I want to extend my heartfelt congratulations to our graduating students and a warm acknowledgment to those continuing their journeys.

In a time marked by professional uncertainty and a rapidly changing job market, ASU Graduate College hosted a timely session titled Career Planning in Uncertain Times.

At Arizona State University, we know that writing is a central part of graduate studies.

Science and technology don’t exist in isolation — they profoundly interact with society, ethics, and democratic values.

Embarking on the dissertation journey can feel like being dropped into unfamiliar terrain without a map.

Graduate school is rewarding but demanding. Between research, coursework, teaching and personal responsibilities, it can be easy to forget the importance of stepping away and recharging.

This article is the seventh in a series exploring how reimagining graduate education can contribute to solving global grand challenges. Previously, I described an automatic admission process and explained why universities should adopt it.

On April 1, 2025, the University Club Heritage Room at Arizona State University was filled with conversation, clinking flatware and an atmosphere of professional growth.

Arizona State University’s Graduate College hosted its annual "Celebrating Excellence" event on March 25 to recognize the outstanding graduate students who received fellowships and funding this year.

Science policy is a powerful avenue for graduate students looking to apply their expertise beyond the lab. It bridges research and decision-making, shaping policies that affect society.

On January 23, 2025, the Professional Development and Engagement team within the ASU Graduate College hosted a virtual Lunch and Learn session on "C.V. vs.

Graduate school can be a transformative yet challenging experience, particularly for first-generation students who may lack the social and academic capital their peers often take for granted.

This article is the fifth in a series exploring how reimagining graduate education can contribute to solving global grand challenges. Previously, I shared ideas about the evolving landscape of hybrid degree delivery.

Starting your graduate journey? Looking for expert advice in just 15 minutes? Grad15 is a series of bite-sized webinars designed to support first-year graduate students with essential skills and insights.

Arizona State University’s Graduate College proudly announces the recipients of the 2024-25 Outstanding Faculty Mentor Awards.

Graduate education is evolving, and two Faculty Fellows at Arizona State University's Graduate College — Nancy Cooke and Josephine Marsh

Riley Braase, a DMA graduate in clarinet performance from Arizona State University and his wife, Mikaela Hannon, who is also completing her DMA in music, reflect on their shared journey through graduate school.

What if graduate students could pursue flexible programs designed to be online with intentional immersion components? This question is at the heart of reimagining graduate education to address global grand challeng

On Tuesday, November 12, the Graduate College hosted a virtual Mentoring Matters session on “Mentoring in Teams.” This session highlighted the value of diverse mentoring models, focusing on team-based approaches.

Kristin Mickelson, a distinguished social and health psychology scholar and professor of psychology in the New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences, has been app