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Tailoring advanced education options: Microcredentials vs. master's degrees

Learn about the trade-offs between three graduate-level credentials: microcertificates, graduate certificates and master’s degrees. These options offer varying levels of depth, flexibility and commitment, enabling students to tailor their educational pursuits to personal and professional goals.

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From the Dean's Desk: Elezabeth Wentz, Vice Provost and Dean

Tailoring advanced education options: Microcredentials vs. master's degrees

Learn about the trade-offs between three graduate-level credentials: microcertificates, graduate certificates and master’s degrees. These options offer varying levels of depth, flexibility and commitment, enabling students to tailor their…
Kristina Mickelson

Mickelson appointed Assistant Dean of Data Analytics and Graduate Program Performance at ASU Graduate College

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

Joseph Karanja

Student Spotlight: Joseph Karanja — Tackling Heat Vulnerability Through Research

Meet Joseph Karanja, a fourth-year PhD candidate at ASU's School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning.

Grad 15 - ASU Library

Your guide to the ASU Library: Tips for study, research and teaching

Learn about ASU Library resources for students, instructors and researchers, offering tools like One Search, databases, librarian support and course resource services.
From the Dean's Desk: Elezabeth Wentz, Vice Provost and Dean

Reimagining the accelerated master’s degree: Flexibility for the modern graduate student

Did you know that ASU undergraduate students in approved programs can start taking graduate coursework their senior year and apply that credit towards a master’s degree?
French Embassy

Innovating across borders: French delegation highlights research and study opportunities for ASU graduate students

On October 1, the ASU Graduate College hosted an exciting event for graduate students looking to expand their research and study opportunities in France.

Tim Cope

Alumni Spotlight — Tim Cope | From Entrepreneurship to Activism

We are excited to spotlight Tim Cope, an ASU Computer Science alumni and co-founder of the $200 million software company Origami Risk.

Karen O'Brien

Building a resilient future: How Karen O’Brien inspires climate solutions

Karen O’Brien, a Professor of Human Geography at the University of Oslo and co-founder of cCHANGE, has spent decades addressi

From the Dean's Desk: Elezabeth Wentz, Vice Provost and Dean

Beyond the traditional: How ASU's flexible programs meet global needs

The ASU Graduate College is enhancing student support by offering flexibility in designing their graduate education through stackable certificates.
Karen O'Brien

You're Invited! 2024 Distinguished Lecture featuring Professor Karen O’Brien

You matter more than you think!

Join Arizona State University's Graduate College for the 2024 Elizabeth A.

Khampha S.

Driving change: Khampha Stempel's journey to a sustainable future

We’re excited to introduce Khampha Stempel, a Graduate College Enrichment Fellow dedicated to exploring the intersections of sustainability and justice.

ISSUES magazine

Shaping the future: ISSUES Magazine on science policy, innovation and social progress

Women’s sexual health, a landmark Black neuroscience study, and the role of labor unions in artificial intelligence may not seem to have much in common.

Fall info sessions: A guide to fellowships and grants for graduate students

Are you interested in learning how external fellowships and grants can support your graduate studies and research?

Bukky and a Ugandan woman hold up cups of hot coffee as if to cheers

Student Spotlight: Creating economic opportunities for women farmers in sub-Saharan Africa

Meet Tripke Travel Grant recipient Bukky Makinde, a PhD candidate at the College of Global Futures. Learn about her research, focused on women's empowerment in agriculture within the Global South.
From the Dean's Desk: Elezabeth Wentz, Vice Provost and Dean

Reimagining graduate education from start to finish and beyond

This year, the Graduate College theme is “Solving global grand challenges,” which includes reimagining graduate education by fundamentally altering traditional approaches to higher learning to address the complexities of the modern world. 

Human subjects research: When and why to consult the ASU IRB

If you are a student, faculty or staff whose research involves people (referred to as human subjects), you need to get approval first. At Arizona State University, this approval comes from the ASU Institutional Review Board.

Graduate funding deadlines: August to December 2024

This blog post will explain important funding and award deadlines for the fall 2024 semester. 
Colin Frank, Fulbright student

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.
David Gowey

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.
Patrick Fahey

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.
BNC

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

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.

Arizona landscape with the Superstitious Mountains in the background and bright yellow flowers in the foreground

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.

Grad15: 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!