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- NC STEM Policy Fellowship – Applications OpenApplications for the 2026 NC STEM Policy Post-Graduate Fellowship program are being accepted by North Carolina Sea Grant through Monday, March 09, 2026, at 5 p.m. With a focus on… Read more: NC STEM Policy Fellowship – Applications Open
- Spring 2026 Graduate Education Summit ResourcesThank you to all who attended the Graduate Education Summit. We encourage you to review the resources from the summit sessions by viewing the agenda, which contains presentation slide decks… Read more: Spring 2026 Graduate Education Summit Resources
- The 25th Annual Gradaute Research SymposiumThe Graduate Research Symposium (GRS) is an interdisciplinary, graduate-student-run event that showcases creative research by graduate and professional students from all programs. The theme for this year is “The Power… Read more: The 25th Annual Gradaute Research Symposium
- Recruitment Holiday Card and MessageAs we close out the year, we are grateful for the partnerships that strengthen our shared recruitment efforts and uphold a collective commitment to excellence. Together, we advance access, quality,… Read more: Recruitment Holiday Card and Message
- Subscribe to the International Student & Scholar Office NewsletterThe International Student & Scholar Office sends out monthly newsletters to international students and to visiting international scholars and their host departments. The newsletters provide reminders of immigration requirements, updates on… Read more: Subscribe to the International Student & Scholar Office Newsletter
- 2026 Harshini V. de Silva Graduate Mentor Award Nominations Are Now Open!The Harshini V. de Silva Graduate Mentor Award committee is soliciting nominations for the 2026 award. This award was established in memory of Dr. Harshini de Silva, an associate professor… Read more: 2026 Harshini V. de Silva Graduate Mentor Award Nominations Are Now Open!
- New Graduate Recruitment NewsletterWe are excited to share that we’ve published the first edition of our Graduate Recruitment Newsletter! This monthly newsletter is designed to be your go-to resource for everything recruitment-related —… Read more: New Graduate Recruitment Newsletter
- 2026 Outstanding Master’s Thesis Award Competition (Deadline: October 13, 2025)EligibilityInstructions for Nominations: To be considered, applicants must have completed their master’s degreerequirements and thesis during the period between Fall 2023 through Summer 2025, inclusive. TheGraduate School will verify eligibility.… Read more: 2026 Outstanding Master’s Thesis Award Competition (Deadline: October 13, 2025)
- Student Temp Job Opening in the Graduate Recruitment OfficeThe Graduate Recruitment Office recently posted a position in Hire-a-Niner for a Graduate Admissions/Recruitment Student Temp worker to assist in recruitment and admissions efforts for the Graduate School. Our student temp workers help with various recruitment initiatives, including calls to prospective students, information… Read more: Student Temp Job Opening in the Graduate Recruitment Office
- Fall 2026 International Recruitment Update – Strategic Insights & Collaborative OpportunitiesAs we prepare for the Fall 2026 recruitment cycle, I’m pleased to share an overview of our international recruitment efforts and strategic initiatives designed to enhance global engagement, enrollment outcomes,… Read more: Fall 2026 International Recruitment Update – Strategic Insights & Collaborative Opportunities
- A Note from the Graduate and Professional Student GovernmentStrengthening Graduate Leadership: Can We Count on Your Commitment? Dear Graduate Student Organization Faculty Advisors, Program Directors, and Department Chairpersons, As we prepare to launch the 2025–2026 academic year, the… Read more: A Note from the Graduate and Professional Student Government
- Potential Impacts of the Reconciliation Bill on Graduate EducationIMPACTS: These shifts may force students to rely on private loans (with interest rates upwards of 16%) or self-financing, especially for higher-cost programs like the DNP in Nurse Anesthesia and the DBA… Read more: Potential Impacts of the Reconciliation Bill on Graduate Education
- Important Web Updates Coming Soon: Graduate School & Graduate Admissions WebsitesWe’re excited to announce two significant updates to our graduate websites coming this month: Stay tuned for more detailed announcements and dive into the new graduate admissions site on June… Read more: Important Web Updates Coming Soon: Graduate School & Graduate Admissions Websites
- New Lightcast Report Request Form Provides Access to Valuable Alumni DataThe Graduate School is offering the new Lightcast Report Request Form to easily request customized Lightcast reports. Utilizing Lightcast’s labor market intelligence, these reports can provide valuable insights into your… Read more: New Lightcast Report Request Form Provides Access to Valuable Alumni Data
- Faculty Reviewers Sought for STEM Communication Training InitiativeThe STEM Communication Training Program is recruiting faculty reviewers to rate work produced by graduate students in our program, supported by NSF Innovations in Graduate Education Award #2325453. This training… Read more: Faculty Reviewers Sought for STEM Communication Training Initiative
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