Graduate Insider Blog

Take a break at the Graduate College
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 Fall 2026 semester.
Joining a webinar
This fall, the Graduate College is offering a series of virtual professional development sessions designed to help graduate students and postdoctoral scholars strengthen their teaching, writing, research and career-readiness skills. 
a PhD candidate teaches to a group of students
Graduate students interested in strengthening their teaching skills and making a greater impact in the classroom can take advantage of the CIRTL Workshop Series this fall.
Graduate College funding deadlines
Looking for graduate funding opportunities this fall? Use this guide to keep track of upcoming fellowship, award and travel funding deadlines for the Fall 2026 semester.
3MT Competitors
This interactive workshop series will help you communicate your research with clarity and confidence. You’ll learn how to explain your research to audiences beyond your discipline, create a compelling visual slide and deliver an engaging presentation in just three minutes.
New graduate students
Starting graduate school brings new opportunities, expectations and questions. Grad15 is a webinar series designed to help first-year graduate students navigate their graduate experience with confidence.