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Kennedy Simon’s Dedication to Uplifting Voices as a Barbara Jordan National Forum Co-Chair

Feb. 10, 2025
Kennedy Simon (MPAff '25) keeps Barbara Jordan’s legacy alive through leadership and advocacy.
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Mitigating Change - Profile Shoshi Reich

Feb. 10, 2025
Shoshi Reich is a CSEM graduate student at the Oden Institute. Passionate about mitigating climate change, she contributes to NASA’s ECCO project, balancing her rigorous research with pottery as a creative outlet.
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From Student Leader to Policy Advocate: Ashley Alvarado’s Journey to BJNF Co-Chair

Feb. 5, 2025
Ashley Alvarado (MPAff '25) channels her lifelong passion for leadership and advocacy as co-chair of the 2025 Barbara Jordan National Forum.
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Ph.D. Candidate Aysha Upchurch Announced as 2025 United States Artists Fellow

Jan. 30, 2025
As a dancer and choreographer, Aysha Upchurch is an embodied storyteller who leans on African diasporic movement to create works of joy, connection, and liberation.
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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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Graduate Student Spotlight: Gwen Ruth Jones

Jan. 23, 2025
Inspired by her own family history in Eckley Miner's Village, Anthropology Ph.D. Candidate Gwendolyn Jones weaves together archival records and oral histories for her research on children from coal-mining communities.
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From pen to production: How Moody College screenwriting students are shaping the future of TV and film

Jan. 22, 2025
The Moody College MFA Screenwriting program is designed for creatives who are passionate about storytelling. Today, Moody Screenwriting grads are listed in the credits of some of the biggest films and TV shows, including "Shogun" and "Bridgerton."
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Ph.D. student Pouya Nekoeui published in Iranian Studies

Jan. 22, 2025
Nekoeui's work, "entitled "Gender and Singing in Pahlavi Soundscape," contributes to the field of sensory history, cultural history of gender, and sound in modern Iran. He is currently developing a project on rethinking the Middle Eastern and South Asian historical connection in modernity through a cultural history lens.
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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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Pitch Writing Workshop with the University Writing Center

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Scheduled
Thursday February 20, 2025, 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Peter T. Flawn Academic Center (FAC), 2.236
Prepare for the Empower Your Pitch competition in this interactive session! Attendees will learn best practices for scripting a pithy, engaging and effective 3-minute pitch.
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LinkedIn Lab for Graduate Students & Postdocs

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Scheduled
Thursday February 20, 2025, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Peter T. Flawn Academic Center (FAC) 2.134 Conference Room
Are you a graduate student or postdoc looking to enhance your LinkedIn profile? Come to our interactive LinkedIn Lab event! Pair up with peers to review and improve your LinkedIn profiles, and get expert advice on crafting a compelling headline, summary, and experience sections that highlight your skills and achievements.
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Conversations with the Graduate School Dean

Event Status
Scheduled
Thursday February 20, 2025, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Main (MAI), 101
Join us for an informal opportunity for students to engage directly with Graduate School Dean Sarah Ades and have a relaxed conversation to discuss ideas, ask questions or simply connect. This is your chance to share your thoughts and hear from the dean in an open, welcoming setting.
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Dell Site Visit

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Scheduled
Friday February 21, 2025, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Off-Campus
Visit Dell Technologies corporate headquarters in Round Rock, just north of Austin, and learn about data and technical careers and internship opportunities at Dell!
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Job Interview Strategy Workshop for International Graduate Students and Postdocs

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Scheduled
Friday February 21, 2025, 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Peter T. Flawn Academic Center (FAC), 2.236
International students preparing for job interviews in the U.S. job market are invited to join us for this workshop. We’ll break down essential job search strategies, key interview expectations and actionable tips to help you navigate the hiring process with confidence.
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    UT graduate students and postdocs: Registration is now open for the 2025 Empower Your Pitch Competition! <br>
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    UT graduate students and postdocs: Registration is now open for the 2025 Empower Your Pitch Competition!

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    Grad students and postdocs: we want to feature YOU on our Instagram. Tell us about your current research, creative work or professional projects by nominating yourself for a student or scholar profile. 🤘 <br /><br />Visit the link in our bio for the self-nomination form!
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    Grad students and postdocs: we want to feature YOU on our Instagram. Tell us about your current research, creative work or professional projects by nominating yourself for a student or scholar profile. 🤘

    Visit the link in our bio for the self-nomination form!

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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.