The Graduate School congratulates Justin Dunnam, recipient of the 2024 Graduate Student Teaching Excellence Award. Nominees and recipients of this award strive to foster learning environments that not only achieve desired learning outcomes but also inspire undergraduate students to reach their...
The Graduate School congratulates Dr. Davide Oppo as a recipient of the 2024 Outstanding Master’s Mentor Award. Dr. Davide Oppo is the Pioneer Production Endowed Professor of Geology in the School of Geosciences whose research focuses mainly on sedimentary processes. Last September, the American...
First-generation students are not only celebrated but also part of the very fabric of the Â鶹ҹÊÐ. In a week-long event, spanning from November 6 to November 10, the University joins in the nationwide recognition of National First-Generation College Day on November 8. Dr...
Meet Jami Rush, graduate of the EdD in Educational Leadership program and Associate Director of the Learning Center at the Â鶹ҹÊÐ. The educational leadership graduate degree program is designed for educators who are working full time, and the program’s faculty have a...
It’s hard for most people to explain what being a grad student is really like. While there is actually a movie (and a sequel) based around the lives of PhD students, there are also some other feature films that provide valuable lessons, reminders, and reassurances for those going through the grad...
Earning your doctorate can make you a leader in your field. It’s the pinnacle of academic accomplishments, and earning your PhD puts you in an elite group—less than 2% of Americans have a doctorate. When deciding if a doctorate is right for you, it’s important to know that there are some career...
We’re not going to sugar-coat it. Unlike changing your major as an undergrad, changing graduate programs can be a challenge—and it’s really not encouraged. That said, why spend two or more years of your life pursuing a graduate degree that you’re not passionate about? The whole point of a graduate...
