With fall break around the corner, I know you are ready for some well-deserved time off! Whether you are traveling to see friends and family or staying in Austin, make sure to take some time to practice self-care as you prepare for the end of the semester.

During her time at the School of Nursing as a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) student, Spring 2024 graduate Jennifer (Jennie) Joyner, DNP, MSN, CPNP-AC, experienced personal and professional growth.

In her senior year, University of Texas at Austin guard Shay Holle played in all 38 Longhorn women’s basketball games. She scored double figures in 13, recorded five steals for Texas in their road to victory against Baylor and had a career-high of 22 points on 10-12 from the field against Oklahoma. But of all the games she’s played, Holle said one of her most prized wins is her degree from UT.

International Education week is November 11-15. Jumpstart your job search as an international student or postdoc with events from the Office of Career and Life Design, Texas Global and the Johns Hopkins International Career Collective.

In 2019, UT Austin set out to create online pathways to its high-caliber programs by launching the online Master’s of Computer Science. The university has expanded its offerings to include online programs in data science and artificial intelligence. These programs serve more than 3,500 students and account for nearly one-third of the university's graduate population.

I am delighted to share more news and resources for graduate students. Fall is a busy time on campus with many opportunities, so take advantage of all that UT Austin has to offer.

Two Studio Art graduate students are currently displaying artwork in the Graduate School office, located in the Main building.

Tech is for Everyone is a series designed to introduce graduate students and postdocs from all academic backgrounds to exciting career paths in tech. Through networking workshops, site visits to top companies and curated resources, students will explore the tech ecosystem, build connections and discover opportunities tailored to their skills.

Join us for Quant Night, a campus-wide networking and recruiting event for quantitatively skilled graduates. Meet with advanced degree alumni and recruiters in small groups to learn about what it’s really like to work there, how to apply and the kinds of roles they may be hiring for now and in the future.