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Rethinking collaborative dissertations — a conversation with Faculty Fellows Nancy Cooke and Josephine Marsh
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. The focus of this post is: What if graduate students could collaborate with their peers on research, earning degrees through team research?
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Five master's students graduate "with distinction"
The Graduate College proudly celebrates the class of 2023! 🎓 These grad profiles highlight students who received a Master's With Distinction honor for graduating with a cumulative 4.0 GPA. Read more about these exceptional grads and their…
Scholar recognizes the importance of time and community when building connections
In this Q&A, we highlight Preparing Future Faculty and Scholars (PFx) program attendee Jamal Brooks-Hawkins, a third-year Gender Studies PhD student specializing in Black, sexual and gender minorities in the African diaspora. In this interview,…
Staff Spotlight: Steve Yena
Get to know the Graduate College staff! Steve Yena is the Director for the Data and Technology at the Graduate College. He has been with the college for seven years and has extensive knowledge of various, high-level computer programs.
As my friend says: you matter more than you think
In this month’s message, Dean Libby Wentz discusses the impact of small actions on social change – and her hopes for you during the next chapter of your life! 🎓
Outstanding Faculty Mentor Awards honoree on how collaboration in mentorship is essential to community-building
At the 36th annual Outstanding Faculty Mentor Awards faculty were honored for their contributions in mentorship. In this Q&A we speak to Jada Ach, an assistant teaching professor at the College of Integrative Sciences and Arts. In this…
Presidential scholar strives to create identity safety cues in healthcare research
Introducing Kadeeja Murrell, a Presidential Research Scholar whose work centers on Black maternal mortality. In this Q&A, she discusses following your aspirations over anything else, creating identity safety cues and the importance of community…
PFx scholar encourages framing Humanities research as a discovery instead of a problem
This month, we highlight Preparing Future Faculty and Scholars (PFx) program attendee, Isobel-Marie Johnston, an educator specializing in Jewish mikvah immersion. In this interview, she discusses rituals, special cultural practices and reframing…
Etiquette pointers and best practices for graduate students and postdocs
Graduate students and postdocs learned helpful tips from an etiquette coach to be prepared for lunch, dinners and happy hours in a professional setting.
Setting boundaries, speaking up and trusting your voice as a woman in academia
During this three-way interview, the three deans of the Graduate College talk about the hurdles and successes they experienced in their academic careers and give advice to students and professionals interested in pursuing a career in academic…
The crucial impact of representation and why soul work moves mountains
This month, we highlight Presidential Scholar, Crestcencia Ortiz-Barnett! This sixth-year PhD and second-year MFA student discusses her passion for theater, creating opportunities for problem-solvers and the importance of prioritizing mental health.
Staff Spotlight: Madison Souza
Get to know the Graduate College staff! Madison Souza is the new Instructional Designer for the Graduate College, with a background in Curriculum and Format that she uses to create student-centric learning opportunities and enrichment.
Humanities scholar explores the intersections of religion, capitalism and tech
This month, we highlight Preparing Future Faculty and Scholars (PFx) program attendee, Mario Orospe Hernandez, a Ph.D. candidate in Religious Studies. In this interview he talks about why it’s important to pursue your passions and the real-world…
Preparing Future Faculty scholar explains how intricate neural processes are key to decision-making
This month, we highlight Preparing Future Faculty and Scholars (PFx) program attendee, Archana Shashidhar Mysore, a PhD student majoring in biomedical engineering. She is also a graduate research associate in the School of Biological and Health…
Outstanding Faculty Mentor Awards honoree strives to give voice to the voiceless
The 36th annual Outstanding Faculty Mentor Awards honored faculty for their contributions in mentorship. In this Q&A we speak to Adela Grando, PhD, an OFMA winner from the College of Health Solutions. In this conversation, she discusses entering…
OFMA honorees awarded for their impact on student mentorship
The Graduate College at Arizona State University broadcasted the 36th annual Outstanding Faculty Mentor Awards from Old Main on the Tempe campus last month. The live-streamed event recording is available now.
Funding Spotlight: Joshua Daymude — From ARCS award recipient to ASU faculty
For this Funding Spotlight, we spoke to ARCS Foundation recipient Joshua Daymude! This new ASU professor works in the School of Computing and Augmented Intelligence with a joint appointment in the Biodesign Center for Biocomputing, Security and…
Presidential scholar uncovers heating and weather-hazard inequities in the Valley
This month, we highlight Aaron Flores, a Presidential Postdoctoral Research Scholar whose work centers on environmental justice with a focus on extreme heat conditions. In this Q&A, he talks about weather-related hazards and disasters and the…
Staff Spotlight: Dontá McGilvery
Get to know Dontá McGilvery, PhD, who serves as the Coordinator of Graduate Experience on the Graduate College’s Professional Development and Engagement team.
Disaster mitigation is a collaborative effort
This month, we highlight Presidential Scholar, Emmanuel Salifu, a dual PhD whose work focuses on Agricultural Engineering and climate change. In this Q&A, he talks about his interdisciplinary approach to multi-faceted environmental challenges.
Reimagining the margins
As a collective, we often think of margins as bad things because they imply confinement and rigidity. But what happens when we start to think of them as opportunities? This mindset shift can have major impacts in education, leadership and beyond.
Key elements of time management for graduate students
It is no secret that graduate students may need tips for managing their time — if students can practice effective time management now, they will carry those strategies into their future.
The role music plays in my life
The start of a new semester means welcoming new faces and getting to know you a little better. I was inspired by a recent conversation with graduate students to reflect on the role music plays in my life.
2023 Graduate College Town Hall
The Graduate Student Town Hall is on 2/7 at 4:30 p.m. on Zoom! We’ll be talking about well-being: how to be comfortable, healthy, and happy. Our panel of ASU professionals will answer your questions at the event. Registration is open through…
Realistic goal setting for the new year
As you reset and refocus for the new year, strategic goal-setting helps organize your thoughts into a cohesive plan. Here are tips for setting realistic expectations about what you can accomplish to avoid burnout in 2023.