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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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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…
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
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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!