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Breaking barriers: The case for automatic admission
This article is the sixth in a series exploring how reimagining graduate education can contribute to solving global grand challenges. Previously, I discussed how students can access customized knowledge to develop new or different career skills. Now, let’s consider how automatic admission processes can open doors to graduate education — making the transition from undergraduate to master’s programs more accessible, flexible and student-centered.
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Deadlines for submitting your document for format approval for fall 2018
Deadlines for format review regarding your thesis, dissertation or other document are approaching
Nominate an outstanding faculty mentor by November 1, 2018
Faculty members play a tremendous role in the development of scholarly identities. They enhance students’ training and support. Recognize your faculty member’s contribution to your educational experience by nominating them for an Outstanding…
The Graduate College welcomes two new Ford Foundation Fellows to ASU
Sarra Tekola and Alexandrina Agloro have both been awarded Ford Foundation Fellowships to research at ASU.
Sarra won Ford’s predoctoral award. She is a PhD student in ASU’s School of Sustainability, and she’s researching how to build eco-…
A culture of pursuit: Andrew Burchill, NSF Graduate Research Fellow
Editor's note: To demystify the process of attaining distinguished graduate fellowships, ASU Now will feature a multipart series of interviews with distinguished graduate award recipients from across the ASU community. The series will…
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Dean's Message: Supporting the whole student
There are only thirty days left of summer. How will you spend your time?
Successful applications for awards are started in the summer
Begin preparing your competitive applications for these distinguished awards while you still have time during the summer break.
To learn more about a variety of awards, visit our distinguished awards webpage.
How online graduate students do it all: ASU online student success coaching
ASU Online success coaches focus their time on helping students find balance.
Register now: Teaching assistant orientation is quickly approaching
Will you be a new teaching assistant this fall? If so, TA Orientation provides a breadth of information to start your TA journey with confidence.
Submit a nomination for the 2018–19 Outstanding Faculty Mentor Awards today!
Outstanding mentors will be recognized by the Graduate College for their excellence and contributions.
Influencing change with research knowledge
Major challenges for researchers include making their research findings accessible and deploying efforts so that their target audiences engage with their work. Ultimately, researchers expect that such engagements will lead to positive …
iPOS, the graduate degree tracking software is getting more than just a facelift
Tracking your graduate program progress is about to become a breeze not just for students, faculty and support staff.
NAFSA 2018 Annual Conference and Expo
Arizona State University was well represented at the NAFSA 2018 Annual Conference and Expo held in Philadelphia on May 27 to June 1. NAFSA: Association of International Educators is the world's largest nonprofit association dedicated to…
Introducing your new GPSA president and executive team
This year, as then, GPSA is your community. I am proud to work and serve alongside a motivated, optimistic executive committee.
Postdoc Research Blitz launches collaborations
The Postdoctoral Affairs Office launched their inaugural Postdoc Research Blitz on June 20, 2018.
Luncheon recognizes the unsung heroes of the graduate student experience
Staff were invited to relax, enjoy each other’s company and partake in a complimentary buffet and giveaways.
Graduate writing support during summer sessions
Are you looking for feedback on your writing or wanting to hone your skills over the summer?
The ASU Writing Centers at the Tempe campus (Student Pavilion 321) and Online are open through August 9. Both the Tempe and Online centers are…
First cohort of Mastercard Foundation scholars complete first year of 3+1+1 program at ASU
Scholars participating in the program are preparing to give back to their communities.
The Mentoring Connection: Choosing a mentoring program
This best practice document outlines ways to classify and think about mentoring, helping you to foster successful strategies for your mentoring relationship.
Opportunities for doctoral students through Connected Academics
A select group of students were recently invited to attend the ADE-ADFL Summer Seminar South Connected Academics.
The Mentoring Connection: Peer mentoring
Mentoring has been identified as one of the most effective ways of bolstering graduate student success and persistence.
Canvas is here!
ASU has selected Canvas by Instructure as the campuswide learning management system (LMS), replacing Blackboard.
This decision was not taken lightly. The 20-month process included pilot courses in multiple LMSs, conversations with peer…
How to work a conference
Have business cards, from the university, with your title, email, phone and website. Have a nice case to carry them in so they look crisp and new.
Dress Appropriately. No jeans or sneakers.
Know who you want to meet – compile a list…