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Carrying the Legacy Forward: Ali Altahafi Co-Chairs the Barbara Jordan National Forum

Jan. 28, 2025
Ali Altahafi, a Master of Public Affairs student at the LBJ School and one of this year’s Barbara Jordan National Forum (BJNF) chairs, draws from his personal experiences and professional aspirations to lead the 29th Annual BJNF.
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Resources for Graduate Students - January 2025

Jan. 24, 2025
Welcome back to campus! I hope you had a relaxing winter break, are settling into new schedules and routines and enjoyed the uncommon sight of snow in Austin. I am excited to see the progress you will make this semester toward your research, academic and professional goals. The University is here to support you every step of the way with resources, workshops and events tailored to your needs.
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UT’s Philosophy Graduate Program Moves up to Number 8 in Newly Published U.S. Rankings

Jan. 15, 2025
The University of Texas at Austin’s philosophy graduate program has moved into the top 10 of U.S. program rankings. The program is now tied for eighth place with the University of Pittsburgh, ahead of schools such as Harvard, Stanford, and MIT.
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Announcing the Graduate School Office of Career and Life Design

Jan. 14, 2025
I am writing to announce that the Graduate School’s Office of Career and Life Design has officially launched, and to tell you more about the exciting opportunities designed to further the success of graduate students and postdoctoral fellows at UT Austin and beyond.
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Postdoc Research: Some Bacteria Evolve Like Clockwork With the Seasons

Jan. 3, 2025
According to a new study in Nature Microbiology, researchers, which includes a UT postdoctoral fellow, found that through the course of a year, most individual species of bacteria in Lake Mendota rapidly evolved, apparently in response to dramatically changing seasons.
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Resources for Graduate Students - December 2024

Dec. 16, 2024
With winter break upon us, I want to take a moment to encourage you to reflect on your hard work and dedication this semester. You've navigated projects and papers, research questions and the creative process, all bringing you closer to achieving your academic and professional goals.
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From UT Campus to Capitol Hill: Meet the 2024 LBJ DC Center Graduates

Dec. 5, 2024
The ninth cohort of LBJ Washington Center graduate students from the LBJ School of Public Affairs embarked on a transformative journey, blending academic rigor with hands-on policy apprenticeships in Washington DC. The 2024 graduates reflect on their time at LBJ with gratitude for a supportive community, impactful policy work and a wealth of experiences that will undoubtedly shape their futures in public service.
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Resources for Graduate Students - November 2024

Nov. 21, 2024
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.
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Empowering Nurses to Lead: DNP Graduate Jennie Joyner’s Path to Impactful Leadership

Nov. 8, 2024
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.
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The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs

Postdoctoral scholars at the University can access a site dedicated entirely for them. Meet the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs, learn more about onboarding and benefits, get access to resources and more!

Events for Graduate Students

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25Sp TPS - (Asynchronous) How we learn: How can I use pedagogical theory to make learning last?

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Monday January 20, 2025 - Friday February 7, 2025, All day
Join us for an introductory, asynchronous crash course in the cognitive theories underlying learning and memory. Discover how you can leverage these theories to encourage deep, meaningful, long-lasting learning for your students.
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First-Gen Coffee & Community Weekly Grad Student Breakfast

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Wednesday February 5, 2025, 9:00 am - 10:30 am
Peter T. Flawn Academic Center (FAC), 2.134
Join the Office of Career and Life Design and the Graduate School's weekly breakfast, coffee and conversation for First-Gen grad students and postdocs. Come chat with other grad students about life as a First-Gen grad student or postdoc at UT while enjoying coffee and pastries.
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International Students Visa Info Session (In-person)

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Wednesday February 5, 2025, 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Peter T. Flawn Academic Center (FAC), 2.142 - Classrooms ABC
Join us for the International Students Visa Info Session, where we’ll dive into everything you need to know about immigration options after graduation!
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New Postdoc Orientation

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Thursday February 6, 2025, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Texas Union (UNB), Quadrangle Room
During this orientation, you will learn about postdoc-specific policies, benefits, and resources available to enhance your UT Austin experience as well interact with key university stakeholders. The afternoon will focus on the mentoring experience and creating an individual development plan.
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25Sp TPS - (Zoom) Facilitating effective discussions: How can I foster student participation to enhance learning?

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Thursday February 6, 2025, 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
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Discussion can be an effective classroom tool to reach a variety of course goals. "Facilitating Effective Discussions" aims to equip instructors with tools to encourage and maintain classroom engagement for all students while meeting course goals.
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    Graduate School Dean Sarah Ades officially announced the Office of Career and Life Design - an office with a new mission: empower every graduate student and postdoc to design their future.<br>
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    Graduate School Dean Sarah Ades officially announced the Office of Career and Life Design - an office with a new mission: empower every graduate student and postdoc to design their future.

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    The Office of Career & Life Design invited their PhD Career Pathway Fellows to an evening at the Austin Trail of Lights! 🤘 We hope all of our graduate students and postdocs have a restful winter break and get to enjoy time with family and friends!
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    The Office of Career & Life Design invited their PhD Career Pathway Fellows to an evening at the Austin Trail of Lights! 🤘 We hope all of our graduate students and postdocs have a restful winter break and get to enjoy time with family and friends!

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    Two weeks ago, the Office of Career and Life Design hosted the International Job Search Summit to empower and guide international students on their career journeys. <br>
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    Two weeks ago, the Office of Career and Life Design hosted the International Job Search Summit to empower and guide international students on their career journeys.

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    Wow - thank you for an amazing site visit, @alertmediahq!<br><br>Last Friday, graduate students visited the AlertMedia offices and learned about the many possible paths to careers in sales, rev ops, product, engineering, threat intelligence and employee experience.<br>
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    Wow - thank you for an amazing site visit, @alertmediahq!

    Last Friday, graduate students visited the AlertMedia offices and learned about the many possible paths to careers in sales, rev ops, product, engineering, threat intelligence and employee experience.

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    If you plan to graduate this fall, Friday, November 15 is the last day to apply to graduate this semester. <br>
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    If you plan to graduate this fall, Friday, November 15 is the last day to apply to graduate this semester.

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    Graduate students from across the university visited @Expedia on Friday as part of the Office of Career and Life Design's Tech is for Everyone series!<br>
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    Graduate students from across the university visited @Expedia on Friday as part of the Office of Career and Life Design's Tech is for Everyone series!

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    The Graduate School office is currently displaying artwork by graduate student Selina Wagner. Selina is currently earning a Master of Fine Arts in studio art (painting and drawing). Her piece Untitled (Legs), an 8x10” graphite on clayboard design, is one of the five pieces featured in the lobby.
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    The Graduate School office is currently displaying artwork by graduate student Selina Wagner. Selina is currently earning a Master of Fine Arts in studio art (painting and drawing). Her piece Untitled (Legs), an 8x10” graphite on clayboard design, is one of the five pieces featured in the lobby.

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    The Graduate School office is currently displaying artwork by graduate student Laurent Le Bel-Roux. Laurent is currently earning a Master of Fine Arts in studio art (painting and drawing). His four pieces displayed are Untitled (Spring), Untitled (Vessel), Untitled (Floater) and Untitled (Figure).
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    The Graduate School office is currently displaying artwork by graduate student Laurent Le Bel-Roux. Laurent is currently earning a Master of Fine Arts in studio art (painting and drawing). His four pieces displayed are Untitled (Spring), Untitled (Vessel), Untitled (Floater) and Untitled (Figure).

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    Tech Is for Everyone, a series introducing grad students from diverse backgrounds to exciting tech career paths, begins this week! 🚀<br>
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    Tech Is for Everyone, a series introducing grad students from diverse backgrounds to exciting tech career paths, begins this week! 🚀