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This virtual series highlights key updates, initiatives and resources shaping graduate education at ASU for 2025–26. Sessions are designed for faculty and staff who support graduate students and programs across the university.

Legacy reflects the work we have done that carries into the future. Many faculty think about their legacy through their research and their students. Research becomes part of a legacy because it contributes new knowledge, shapes understanding, and creates pathways for others to build upon.

ASU’s Community Advocates Peer Mentor Program invites second-year graduate students to support incoming peers by creating spaces for connection, guidance and growth. Mentors not only help others navigate grad school—they also build leadership skills, community and lasting relationships along the way.

What happens when you don’t give up, even when others tell you to? Nalani Thomas followed her passion, transforming challenges into opportunities and earning her PhD in Population Health. Now, she’s using her voice and research to uplift communities and improve maternal health outcomes.

The Graduate College has a space just for graduate students. Whether you need a quiet place to study, a mental breather between classes, or just a moment to sip some coffee and grab a snack, this space is for you. Here's what's on the agenda for the Spring 2026 semester.

A flexible, week-long online program designed to strengthen graduate students’ writing and research skills with live sessions, recorded content and interactive resources. Participants can build confidence, connect with peers and access tools to support their academic success year-round.