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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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360 Life Services provides support tools for online student success
The decision to pursue a graduate degree can be marked with a combination of both excitement and nerves. Students often juggle many responsibilities that do not simply disappear while navigating an advanced degree. For online students,…
ARCS award means life's a little easier for some of ASU's top doctoral candidates
The latest Arizona State University recipients of the Achievement Rewards for College Scientists recently met to showcase their wide-ranging research and thank many of the donors who made their work possible.
Each year,…
Arizona Postdoctoral Research Conference highlights National Postdoc Week
The inaugural Arizona Postdoctoral Research Conference on September 18, was the first interdisciplinary, statewide conference organized jointly by Arizona State University and the University of Arizona’s postdoctoral offices. Postdocs…
PLuS Alliance session: Mobilizing knowledge for social impact
The Graduate College will be co-sponsoring a session at the upcoming PLuS Alliance Symposium with ASU faculty from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS) and the Watts College of Public Service.
Register for upcoming lecture on combating impostor syndrome
Preparing Future Faculty and Scholars (PFx) exposes doctoral/MFA students and postdocs to a broad range of career possibilities. Course topics and assignments help students map their strengths and interests while exploring career paths…
Fall 2019 graduation deadlines
The end of the semester is nearly here. Refer to the deadlines below to make sure you are on track to graduate this semester.
Nov 12: Submit survey of earned doctorates through the iPOS (PhD and DMA only) …
Upcoming funding deadlines
The Graduate College Travel Award provides funding for immersion graduate students for the airfare and/or registration cost of professional conferences and workshops. Departments/units are allowed to nominate three students per…
Scholarship for interns in Washington D.C.
This fall marked the launch of a new scholarship for graduate students funded by a generous donation to the ASU Foundation.
Knowledge Mobilization Studio to develop creative solutions to water issues in Mexico
The Spring 2020 Knowledge Mobilization Studio (GRD 598, #31925, 3 credits) is now enrolling students.
Differing from previous years, the Knowledge Mobilization Studio will invite students in master’s and doctoral…
Finish the year strong by using ASU health and wellness programs
With just four weeks until finals, it’s that time in the semester when you may start feeling overwhelmed. Due dates for big projects are looming and exams are just around the corner. For some of you, it may be time to begin your job…
The Mentoring Connection: Peer mentoring
Read up on some of the ways you can care for yourself through mentorship.
First-ever Grad Welcome event co-hosted by GPSA
On August 21, GPSA volunteers and New Student Programs hosted the first-ever Grad Welcome event. At Grad Welcome, new and returning graduate students received information about available campus resources along with food and delightful…
PLuS Alliance: Breaking the global barriers of education
One of ASU's eight design aspirations is to engage globally. The PLuS Alliance is an expression of this design aspiration, providing faculty and students opportunities available internationally.
Preparing ASU's future scholar-professionals
The Graduate College holds professional development opportunities throughout the academic year. One of the most popular events was the Spring 2019 Professional Etiquette Dinner, co-sponsored by ASU’s Graduate College and …
Submit your nomination for Outstanding Faculty Mentor Awards by October 1st
The Graduate College is now accepting nominations for the Outstanding Faculty Mentor Awards.
Has an ASU graduate faculty member made a significant impact on your graduate or postdoctoral career through mentorship?…
Fall 2019 graduation deadlines
The end of the semester will be here before we know it. Students should refer to the deadlines below to make sure they are on track to graduate this semester.
October 23: Last day to schedule an oral defense of a…
Graduate College is building new models of collaboration with Mexico
For the past several years, the Graduate College at Arizona State University has made a concerted effort to remove obstacles that may prevent students from underrepresented regions of the world from considering ASU.
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Get ready for National Postdoc Appreciation Week Sept 16-20
The Postdoctoral Affairs Office, in partnership with the ASU Postdocs and Early Career Scientists Network, is celebrating 2019 National Postdoctoral Appreciation Week with a series of great events. “NPAW” as we affectionately…
Students from all over the world welcomed to ASU accelerated degree programs
On August 20th, the Graduate College’s International Initiatives team held its annual Welcome Lunch for all new and returning students and scholars participating in an International Accelerated Degree Program at ASU while representing 9…
Welcome to the Graduate College!
On behalf of the Graduate College, welcome to Arizona State University!
Whether you are a new or returning graduate student, you are joining a diverse and vibrant community of transformative leaders, knowledge mobilizers…
Meet your advisory committee
I am happy to announce two important accomplishments that took place over the summer. These two milestones give postdocs at ASU more voice and leadership in what happens as members of the ASU community.
The academic job interview: Three do’s and don’ts when preparing for a teaching demonstration
By Barbi Honeycutt
Most faculty job interviews include a research presentation and a teaching demonstration as part of the on-campus interview process. Postdoctoral scholars are experts in research. They know how to design experiments, test…
Five questions with Mukul Sonker
1. Where are you from and how did you get into Science?
Postdocs gather for a career conference
The NSF defines a Postdoctoral Scholar as “an individual who has received a doctoral degree and is engaged in a temporary period of mentored training to enhance their professional skills to pursue his or her chosen career path.”
It was…