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@utaustingradschoolJoin us for Qualitative Research Night for Master’s, Ph.D. students and Postdocs
🗓 Tuesday, February 24, 2026
⏰ 5–7 p.m.
📍 Glickman Conference Center
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@utaustingradschoolOur CONNECT Spring 2026 Cohort has officially launched! The cohort launched with sessions for fellows and community organizations, and 25 individual project kickoff meetings.
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@utaustingradschoolCalling Texas Writers: Applications are now open for the Dobie Paisano Writing Fellowships in Fall 2026 and Spring 2027!
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@utaustingradschoolKhamron Micheals’s research is heavily informed by his experience at the bedside, working as a respiratory therapist for those with severe pulmonary diseases.
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@utaustingradschoolWhat a semester! ✨ The Office of Career and Life Design had the privilege of partnering with so many incredible offices across campus and employers throughout Austin to guide graduate students and postdocs along their career journeys.
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@utaustingradschoolAmidst the opioid overdose crisis, third-year Ph.D. student Jake Samora has been conducting community-engaged research with people who use drugs (PWUD) and providers of substance use disorder services, a challenge further complicated by pandemic-related disruptions.
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@utaustingradschoolThank you to Summer Salazar for hosting the Office of Career and Life Design’s Business and Etiquette Dinner at the Etter-Harbin Alumni Center earlier this month.
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@utaustingradschool“I’m interested in how we can design and talk about technology in ways that benefit society while staying practical and effective,” Jeewon (Joanne) Kim, third-year Ph.D. candidate @txadpr @texasmoody, said.
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@utaustingradschoolWith his screenplay "Polar Night”, screenwriting M.F.A. student Aaron Lopez represents @utexasrtf @texasmoody as one of ten semifinalists in the 2025 Humanitas College Drama Awards.
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Life in Austin is like no other. Experience live music, film and art, take a dip in the spring-fed waters of Barton Springs Pool or a hike along the Greenbelt, enjoy year-round sunshine and sample some of the best food in Texas.Graduate Student Events
View all EventsEvent StatusScheduledDate and time: Tuesday February 24, 2026, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pmLocation:VirtualCurious about the Empower Your Research Pitch (EYP) competition? Join us for a virtual info session to learn how you can share your research with clarity, confidence, and impact.Event StatusScheduledDate and time: Tuesday February 24, 2026, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pmLocation:Peter T. Flawn Academic Center (FAC) 2.134 Conference RoomNavigating the job search as an international student or scholar can come with unique questions, constraints, and opportunities. This monthly working group provides a supportive, structured space for international graduate students and postdocs navigating the job search.
Event StatusScheduledDate and time: Tuesday February 24, 2026, 4:00 pm - 5:30 pmIn this hands-on workshop, you will develop strategies and methods for generating meaningful, appropriate, and actionable feedback on student work.Event StatusScheduledDate and time: Tuesday February 24, 2026, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pmLocation:Patton Hall (RLP), Glickman Conference Center, 1.302Are you an advanced degree, student or scholar engaged in (or want to learn more about) qualitative research? Interested in chatting with professionals working in qualitative research positions? Come meet with alumni and recruiters in a relaxed environment.
Event StatusScheduledDate and time: Wednesday February 25, 2026, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pmJoin us the last Wednesday of every month from 12-1 PM over Zoom to discuss accessibility and accommodations in community with other faculty, staff, and students. Co-facilitators from the CTL, DCC, D&A, and DAC will guide an informal discussion. All are welcome!
Event StatusScheduledDate and time: Wednesday February 25, 2026, 12:00 pm - 1:15 pmLocation:VirtualJoin the UT Libraries online to learn how to use EndNote software for project and citation management.Event StatusScheduledDate and time: Wednesday February 25, 2026, 12:00 pm - 1:30 pmLocation:Peter T. Flawn Academic Center (FAC) 2.142 - Classrooms ABCIn this interactive workshop, you’ll learn the core principles of an effective cover letter—what employers look for, how to structure your content and tips to make your letter stand out.Event StatusScheduledDate and time: Wednesday February 25, 2026, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pmLocation:VirtualSolving a case problem is required knowledge for students – no matter your background or future goals. You’ll encounter case interviews at all kinds of employers and the skills that solving a case gives you are what all employers seek.
