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Reimagining the accelerated master’s degree: Flexibility for the modern graduate student
Did you know that undergraduate students in approved programs can start taking graduate coursework their senior year and apply credit towards a master’s degree?
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UCLA’s Dr. Sylvia Hurtado to deliver 2020 Graduate College Distinguished Lecture: “Civic Learning for a Diverse Democracy”
The Graduate College is pleased to present Dr. Sylvia Hurtado, the featured speaker for this year’s Distinguished Lecture, now taking place in a virtual format. Dr.
New mentoring circles support graduate students
If you’re a graduate student looking to connect and create community around common identities and interests, join a mentoring circle!
The Graduate College is piloting a new group mentoring experience. "Circles" are peer-…
"Lunch & Learn" series helps postdoctoral fellows choose the right career
The Fall "Lunch & Learn" series for ASU postdoctoral fellows kicked off August 20 with “Choosing the Right Academic Career.”
Professor Brad Allenby shared his experience navigating a difficult career path;…
Graduate College Connects GRFP Fellows for 2020-21
This Fall, the Graduate College hosted a “Meet & Greet” via Zoom, in order to help incoming recipients of the National Science Foundation’s Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) connect with their peers in the currently ‘distanced’…
Fellowship Opportunity Available for Latin/o/x Doctoral Students
The American Association of Hispanics in Higher Education (AAHHE), Inc. is now accepting applications for the AAHHE Graduate Student Fellows Program (GSFP). https://www.aahhe.org/Programs/GradStudent.aspx
The primary goal of the…
Applications Open Sept. 8 for 2021 Ford Foundation Fellowship Programs
In early September, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine will begin accepting applications for the 2021 Ford Foundation Fellowship Programs.
Virtual success: ASU Graduate College’s new online defense process
In March 2020, as more than 200 graduate students were preparing to finish their degrees by defending their thesis or dissertation, Arizona State University switched to online instruction in response to the growing spread of COVID-19. According…
Graduate College announces Fall 2020 funding opportunities for graduate students
The Graduate College is pleased to announce and fund the Fall 2020 funding oportunities for graduate students listed below.
Funding for Virtual/Remote Development
While ASU travel restrictions remain in place, the…
New Coverdell Fellows bring Peace Corps experience to ASU
Each Fall, Arizona State University welcomes returned Peace Corps volunteers (RPCV) as they continue their service in underserved communities through a partnership with their academic units. Currently, ASU has a total of 18 fellows,…
Grad15: Talking about imposter syndrome
As we prepare for another semester, the Graduate College's Student Support Resources team paired up with the Center for Mindfulness, Compassion and Resilience to deliver programming about how graduate students can overcome imposter…
First Graduate Student Town Hall leads to new graduate student FAQs
On Tuesday, July 28, the Graduate College hosted its first-ever Graduate Student Town Hall virtually to address graduate student questions concerning the plan to return to campus this fall.
5 opportunities graduate students can take advantage of as we start a new academic year
The 2020-21 academic year will be like no other. All of us, graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, graduate faculty and staff, who together create the Graduate College community are doing our best to navigate returning to school in a…
Grad15: 4 tips to help graduate students find a job during a recession
Large-scale disruptions to economies and industries like the COVID pandemic or the Great Recession can make entering the job market even more daunting for graduate students than usual. To help students prepare for a job search during times of…
Grad15: Knowledge Mobilization helps graduate students put research into action
A central tenet of ASU's charter is to advance research and discovery of public value, assuming a fundamental responsibility for the communities it serves.
Best practice: Developing resilience and overcoming imposter syndrome
In today's academic and career environments, graduate students face a great deal of stress, both from external sources (faculty committees, academic chairs, lab supervisors) and internal ones (the pressure to achieve, need to live up to…
Grad15:Why you should enroll in Preparing Future Faculty and Scholars (PFx) program
In this week's Grad15 mini-webinar, Graduate Affairs program manager Shannon Lujan discussed Preparing Future Faculty and Scholars (PFx), a career-readiness program for current ASU graduate students and postdoctoral scholars. Designed…
Funding available for August and September virtual and remote development
While ASU travel restrictions remain in place, the Graduate College will continue to offer professional development funding for internet-based programs and events which occur between August 1 and September 30, 2020. Awards of up to $500 are…
Grad15: How to create your digital portfolio
In our most recent Grad15 webinar, Academic Affairs Program Manager Shannon Lujan discussed how to cultivate a digital research presence with a digital portfolio, an important career readiness tool for graduate students.
Together, we are up to the challenge
The time you spend during graduate school can be some of the most rewarding as well as the most challenging times in your life. It is an opportunity to create lifelong friendships and learn skills that translate into a strong career. It…
Grad15: Introducing the Career Navigators program
In this week's Grad15, Amanda Athey and Zachary Reeves-Blurton introduced the Career Navigators program, the newest professional development initiative for graduate students from the Graduate College.
"A PhD is great…
Grad15: Improve your professional profile on LinkedIn
As the job market for academic professionals grows more competitive, a strong resume on its own won't cut it. During the latest Grad15 session, Amanda Athey, Director of Student Support Resources at the Graduate College, shared tips for…
July Grad15 sessions examine career development and research impact
With the summer quickly winding down, graduate students approaching the completion of their programs are beginning to prepare for their professional future filled with resumes, interviews and jobs.
ASU Graduate College to host Graduate Student Town Hall
Join the ASU Graduate College for a special virtual town hall welcome event for graduate students on Tuesday, July 28, at 6 p.m. MST. Our panel will address questions from graduate students regarding the outlook for the upcoming…
Justice in June project provides resources to become better allies
It’s been 23 days since the death of George Floyd, an unarmed black man in police custody. As a result of this and numerous other instances of brutality, protests have erupted across the United States as Americans call for justice and…